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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.82, 989.63 and 415.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.82, 989.63 and 415.51 is: 624.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.82 : 989.63 = 415.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.82/989.63 = 415.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.82x = 989.63 × 415.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.82x = 411,201.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,201.16/658.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.15

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