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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.54, 985.68 and 397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.54, 985.68 and 397.08 is: 595.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.54 : 985.68 = 397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.54/985.68 = 397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.54x = 985.68 × 397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.54x = 391,393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,393.81/657.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.24

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