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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.03, 986.76 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.03, 986.76 and 440.76 is: 661.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.03 : 986.76 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.03/986.76 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.03x = 986.76 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.03x = 434,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,923.24/657.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.95

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