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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.40, 985.14 and 465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.40, 985.14 and 465.24 is: 698.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.40 : 985.14 = 465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.40/985.14 = 465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.40x = 985.14 × 465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.40x = 458,326.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,326.53/656.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.24

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