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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.36, 984.96 and 426.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.36, 984.96 and 426.78 is: 639.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.36 : 984.96 = 426.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.36/984.96 = 426.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.36x = 984.96 × 426.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.36x = 420,361.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,361.23/657.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.47

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