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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.82, 986.40 and 441.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.82, 986.40 and 441.95 is: 661.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.82 : 986.40 = 441.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.82/986.40 = 441.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.82x = 986.40 × 441.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.82x = 435,934.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,934.55/658.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.69

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