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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.93, 986.21 and 452.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.93, 986.21 and 452.44 is: 678.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.93 : 986.21 = 452.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.93/986.21 = 452.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.93x = 986.21 × 452.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.93x = 446,200.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,200.85/657.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.19

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