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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.01, 982.44 and 460.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.01, 982.44 and 460.53 is: 689.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.01 : 982.44 = 460.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.01/982.44 = 460.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.01x = 982.44 × 460.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.01x = 452,443.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,443.09/656.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.69

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