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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.46, 979.88 and 570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.46, 979.88 and 570.40 is: 851.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.46 : 979.88 = 570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.46/979.88 = 570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.46x = 979.88 × 570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.46x = 558,918.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,918.25/656.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.41

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