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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.30, 985.95 and 576.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.30, 985.95 and 576.30 is: 864.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.30 : 985.95 = 576.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.30/985.95 = 576.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.30x = 985.95 × 576.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.30x = 568,202.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,202.99/657.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.45

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