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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.10, 984.98 and 426.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.10, 984.98 and 426.13 is: 638.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.10 : 984.98 = 426.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.10/984.98 = 426.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.10x = 984.98 × 426.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.10x = 419,727.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,727.40/657.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.76

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