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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.35, 986.37 and 426.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.35, 986.37 and 426.17 is: 639.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.35 : 986.37 = 426.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.35/986.37 = 426.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.35x = 986.37 × 426.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.35x = 420,362.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,362.17/657.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.48

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