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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657, 984.78 and 451.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657, 984.78 and 451.67 is: 677.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657 : 984.78 = 451.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657/984.78 = 451.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657x = 984.78 × 451.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657x = 444,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,790.66/657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.00

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