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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.25, 985.88 and 451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.25, 985.88 and 451.20 is: 676.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.25 : 985.88 = 451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.25/985.88 = 451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.25x = 985.88 × 451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.25x = 444,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,821.87/657.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.79

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