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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.19, 985.20 and 450.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.19, 985.20 and 450.25 is: 676.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.19 : 985.20 = 450.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.19/985.20 = 450.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.19x = 985.20 × 450.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.19x = 443,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,586.30/656.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.00

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