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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.72, 984.66 and 451.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.72, 984.66 and 451.89 is: 676.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.72 : 984.66 = 451.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.72/984.66 = 451.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.72x = 984.66 × 451.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.72x = 444,958.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,958.01/657.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.52

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