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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.84, 986.10 and 426.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.84, 986.10 and 426.88 is: 639.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.84 : 986.10 = 426.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.84/986.10 = 426.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.84x = 986.10 × 426.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.84x = 420,946.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,946.37/657.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.89

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