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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.54, 987.04 and 449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.54, 987.04 and 449.46 is: 674.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.54 : 987.04 = 449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.54/987.04 = 449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.54x = 987.04 × 449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.54x = 443,635.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,635.00/657.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.69

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