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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.61, 985.14 and 412.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.61, 985.14 and 412.86 is: 619.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.61 : 985.14 = 412.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.61/985.14 = 412.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.61x = 985.14 × 412.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.61x = 406,724.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,724.90/656.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.43

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