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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.88, 985.64 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.88, 985.64 and 413.52 is: 620.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.88 : 985.64 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.88/985.64 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.88x = 985.64 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.88x = 407,581.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,581.85/656.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.48

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