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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.05, 983.94 and 290.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.05, 983.94 and 290.47 is: 435.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.05 : 983.94 = 290.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.05/983.94 = 290.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.05x = 983.94 × 290.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.05x = 285,805.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,805.05/656.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.65

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