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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.67, 984.45 and 450.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.67, 984.45 and 450.73 is: 675.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.67 : 984.45 = 450.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.67/984.45 = 450.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.67x = 984.45 × 450.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.67x = 443,721.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,721.15/656.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.71

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