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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.84, 985.98 and 398.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.84, 985.98 and 398.69 is: 596.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.84 : 985.98 = 398.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.84/985.98 = 398.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.84x = 985.98 × 398.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.84x = 393,094.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,094.69/658.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.65

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