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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656, 982.84 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656, 982.84 and 290.12 is: 434.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656 : 982.84 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656/982.84 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656x = 982.84 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656x = 285,141.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,141.54/656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.67

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