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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.63, 985.58 and 410.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.63, 985.58 and 410.31 is: 615.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.63 : 985.58 = 410.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.63/985.58 = 410.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.63x = 985.58 × 410.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.63x = 404,391.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,391.28/656.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.86

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