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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.68, 986.52 and 401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.68, 986.52 and 401.12 is: 601.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.68 : 986.52 = 401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.68/986.52 = 401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.68x = 986.52 × 401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.68x = 395,712.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,712.90/657.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.68

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