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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.80, 987.73 and 427.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.80, 987.73 and 427.78 is: 641.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.80 : 987.73 = 427.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.80/987.73 = 427.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.80x = 987.73 × 427.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.80x = 422,531.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,531.30/658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.37

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