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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656, 983.85 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656, 983.85 and 245.18 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656 : 983.85 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656/983.85 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656x = 983.85 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656x = 241,220.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,220.34/656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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