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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.75, 986.37 and 426.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.75, 986.37 and 426.97 is: 639.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.75 : 986.37 = 426.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.75/986.37 = 426.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.75x = 986.37 × 426.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.75x = 421,150.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,150.40/658.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.32

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