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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.42, 984.86 and 635.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.42, 984.86 and 635.44 is: 951.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.42 : 984.86 = 635.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.42/984.86 = 635.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.42x = 984.86 × 635.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.42x = 625,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,819.44/657.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.93

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