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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.69, 985.03 and 450.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.69, 985.03 and 450.63 is: 675.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.69 : 985.03 = 450.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.69/985.03 = 450.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.69x = 985.03 × 450.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.69x = 443,883.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,883.79/656.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.94

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