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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.21, 987.26 and 400.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.21, 987.26 and 400.89 is: 602.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.21 : 987.26 = 400.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.21/987.26 = 400.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.21x = 987.26 × 400.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.21x = 395,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,780.66/657.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.21

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