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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.87, 985.31 and 450.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.87, 985.31 and 450.82 is: 676.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.87 : 985.31 = 450.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.87/985.31 = 450.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.87x = 985.31 × 450.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.87x = 444,195.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,195.27/656.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.23

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