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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.26, 984.79 and 461.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.26, 984.79 and 461.91 is: 692.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.26 : 984.79 = 461.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.26/984.79 = 461.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.26x = 984.79 × 461.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.26x = 454,884.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,884.00/657.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.09

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