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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.90, 985.86 and 441.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.90, 985.86 and 441.09 is: 660.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.90 : 985.86 = 441.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.90/985.86 = 441.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.90x = 985.86 × 441.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.90x = 434,852.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,852.99/657.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.97

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