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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.90, 988.21 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.90, 988.21 and 423.93 is: 635.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.90 : 988.21 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.90/988.21 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.90x = 988.21 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.90x = 418,929.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,929.75/658.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.81

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