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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.46, 907 and 421.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.46, 907 and 421.34 is: 581.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.46 : 907 = 421.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.46/907 = 421.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.46x = 907 × 421.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.46x = 382,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,155.38/657.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.26

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