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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.98, 986.08 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.98, 986.08 and 451.04 is: 676.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.98 : 986.08 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.98/986.08 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.98x = 986.08 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.98x = 444,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,760.85/656.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.98

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