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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.88, 985.02 and 462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.88, 985.02 and 462.28 is: 692.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.88 : 985.02 = 462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.88/985.02 = 462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.88x = 985.02 × 462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.88x = 455,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,355.05/657.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.16

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