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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.70, 987.16 and 474.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.70, 987.16 and 474.24 is: 711.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.70 : 987.16 = 474.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.70/987.16 = 474.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.70x = 987.16 × 474.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.70x = 468,150.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,150.76/657.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.80

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