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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.67, 988.20 and 414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.67, 988.20 and 414.86 is: 622.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.67 : 988.20 = 414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.67/988.20 = 414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.67x = 988.20 × 414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.67x = 409,959.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,959.71/658.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.41

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