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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.64, 983.58 and 450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.64, 983.58 and 450.24 is: 674.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.64 : 983.58 = 450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.64/983.58 = 450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.64x = 983.58 × 450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.64x = 442,847.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,847.06/656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.41

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