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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.54, 986.66 and 426.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.54, 986.66 and 426.37 is: 639.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.54 : 986.66 = 426.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.54/986.66 = 426.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.54x = 986.66 × 426.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.54x = 420,682.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,682.22/657.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.78

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