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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.20, 985.26 and 451.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.20, 985.26 and 451.82 is: 677.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.20 : 985.26 = 451.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.20/985.26 = 451.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.20x = 985.26 × 451.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.20x = 445,160.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,160.17/657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.36

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