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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.85, 985.25 and 410.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.85, 985.25 and 410.13 is: 615.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.85 : 985.25 = 410.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.85/985.25 = 410.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.85x = 985.25 × 410.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.85x = 404,078.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,078.53/656.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.18

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