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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.18, 985.14 and 440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.18, 985.14 and 440.82 is: 660.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.18 : 985.14 = 440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.18/985.14 = 440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.18x = 985.14 × 440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.18x = 434,269.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,269.41/657.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.81

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