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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.70, 987.02 and 414.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.70, 987.02 and 414.71 is: 621.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.70 : 987.02 = 414.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.70/987.02 = 414.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.70x = 987.02 × 414.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.70x = 409,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,327.06/658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.42

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