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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.40, 985.08 and 437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.40, 985.08 and 437.04 is: 655.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.40 : 985.08 = 437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.40/985.08 = 437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.40x = 985.08 × 437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.40x = 430,519.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,519.36/656.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.88

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