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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.80, 985.80 and 442.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.80, 985.80 and 442.80 is: 662.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.80 : 985.80 = 442.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.80/985.80 = 442.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.80x = 985.80 × 442.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.80x = 436,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,512.24/658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.59

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