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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.85, 988.62 and 427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.85, 988.62 and 427.68 is: 641.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.85 : 988.62 = 427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.85/988.62 = 427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.85x = 988.62 × 427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.85x = 422,813.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,813.00/658.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.75

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