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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.51, 985.46 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.51, 985.46 and 348.59 is: 522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.51 : 985.46 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.51/985.46 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.51x = 985.46 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.51x = 343,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,514.83/657.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.45

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