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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.70, 984.93 and 427.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.70, 984.93 and 427.21 is: 640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.70 : 984.93 = 427.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.70/984.93 = 427.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.70x = 984.93 × 427.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.70x = 420,775.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,775.82/656.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.75

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