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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.42, 986.88 and 414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.42, 986.88 and 414.16 is: 621.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.42 : 986.88 = 414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.42/986.88 = 414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.42x = 986.88 × 414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.42x = 408,726.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,726.22/657.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.71

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