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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.36, 986.64 and 451.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.36, 986.64 and 451.42 is: 677.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.36 : 986.64 = 451.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.36/986.64 = 451.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.36x = 986.64 × 451.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.36x = 445,386.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,386.56/657.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.54

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