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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.74, 986.83 and 442.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.74, 986.83 and 442.42 is: 662.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.74 : 986.83 = 442.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.74/986.83 = 442.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.74x = 986.83 × 442.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.74x = 436,593.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,593.33/658.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.77

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