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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.62, 986.40 and 475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.62, 986.40 and 475.34 is: 712.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.62 : 986.40 = 475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.62/986.40 = 475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.62x = 986.40 × 475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.62x = 468,875.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,875.38/657.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.99

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