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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.53, 987.68 and 414.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.53, 987.68 and 414.22 is: 622.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.53 : 987.68 = 414.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.53/987.68 = 414.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.53x = 987.68 × 414.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.53x = 409,115.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,115.38/657.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.21

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