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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.27, 985.90 and 413.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.27, 985.90 and 413.19 is: 619.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.27 : 985.90 = 413.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.27/985.90 = 413.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.27x = 985.90 × 413.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.27x = 407,358.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,358.06/657.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.78

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