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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.32, 986.67 and 484.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.32, 986.67 and 484.19 is: 726.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.32 : 986.67 = 484.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.32/986.67 = 484.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.32x = 986.67 × 484.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.32x = 477,732.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,732.05/657.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.78

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