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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.29, 985.89 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.29, 985.89 and 246.44 is: 369.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.29 : 985.89 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.29/985.89 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.29x = 985.89 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.29x = 242,962.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,962.73/657.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.64

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