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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.02, 985.43 and 412.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.02, 985.43 and 412.72 is: 619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.02 : 985.43 = 412.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.02/985.43 = 412.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.02x = 985.43 × 412.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.02x = 406,705.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,705.24/656.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.96

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