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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.14, 984.45 and 635.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.14, 984.45 and 635.16 is: 951.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.14 : 984.45 = 635.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.14/984.45 = 635.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.14x = 984.45 × 635.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.14x = 625,283.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,283.26/657.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.53

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