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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.83, 985.89 and 397.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.83, 985.89 and 397.91 is: 595.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.83 : 985.89 = 397.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.83/985.89 = 397.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.83x = 985.89 × 397.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.83x = 392,295.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,295.49/658.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.44

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