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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.28, 985.84 and 413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.28, 985.84 and 413.04 is: 619.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.28 : 985.84 = 413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.28/985.84 = 413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.28x = 985.84 × 413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.28x = 407,191.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,191.35/657.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.51

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