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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.02, 981.96 and 436.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.02, 981.96 and 436.21 is: 652.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.02 : 981.96 = 436.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.02/981.96 = 436.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.02x = 981.96 × 436.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.02x = 428,340.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,340.77/656.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.94

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