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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.35, 984.18 and 425.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.35, 984.18 and 425.66 is: 637.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.35 : 984.18 = 425.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.35/984.18 = 425.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.35x = 984.18 × 425.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.35x = 418,928.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,928.27/657.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.30

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