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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.52, 983.57 and 450.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.52, 983.57 and 450.51 is: 674.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.52 : 983.57 = 450.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.52/983.57 = 450.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.52x = 983.57 × 450.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.52x = 443,105.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,105.87/656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.93

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