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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.40, 986.22 and 379.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.40, 986.22 and 379.48 is: 569.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.40 : 986.22 = 379.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.40/986.22 = 379.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.40x = 986.22 × 379.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.40x = 374,250.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,250.77/657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.29

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