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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.95, 986.94 and 414.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.95, 986.94 and 414.14 is: 621.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.95 : 986.94 = 414.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.95/986.94 = 414.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.95x = 986.94 × 414.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.95x = 408,731.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,731.33/657.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.22

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