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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.97, 988.81 and 427.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.97, 988.81 and 427.81 is: 641.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.97 : 988.81 = 427.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.97/988.81 = 427.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.97x = 988.81 × 427.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.97x = 423,016.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,016.79/658.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.94

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