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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.99, 986.31 and 474.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.99, 986.31 and 474.93 is: 711.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.99 : 986.31 = 474.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.99/986.31 = 474.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.99x = 986.31 × 474.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.99x = 468,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,428.21/657.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.91

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