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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.14, 985.07 and 426.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.14, 985.07 and 426.14 is: 638.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.14 : 985.07 = 426.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.14/985.07 = 426.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.14x = 985.07 × 426.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.14x = 419,781.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,781.26/657.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.80

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