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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.26, 985.82 and 440.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.26, 985.82 and 440.38 is: 660.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.26 : 985.82 = 440.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.26/985.82 = 440.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.26x = 985.82 × 440.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.26x = 434,130.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,130.75/657.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.52

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