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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.15, 985.01 and 426.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.15, 985.01 and 426.51 is: 639.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.15 : 985.01 = 426.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.15/985.01 = 426.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.15x = 985.01 × 426.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.15x = 420,114.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,114.48/657.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.30

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