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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.76, 987.48 and 415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.76, 987.48 and 415.30 is: 623.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.76 : 987.48 = 415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.76/987.48 = 415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.76x = 987.48 × 415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.76x = 410,100.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,100.44/657.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.48

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