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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.23, 985.16 and 410.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.23, 985.16 and 410.43 is: 615.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.23 : 985.16 = 410.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.23/985.16 = 410.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.23x = 985.16 × 410.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.23x = 404,343.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,343.94/657.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.22

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