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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.65, 987.37 and 398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.65, 987.37 and 398.34 is: 597.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.65 : 987.37 = 398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.65/987.37 = 398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.65x = 987.37 × 398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.65x = 393,308.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,308.97/658.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.14

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