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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.07, 983.63 and 396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.07, 983.63 and 396.27 is: 594.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.07 : 983.63 = 396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.07/983.63 = 396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.07x = 983.63 × 396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.07x = 389,781.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,781.08/656.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.12

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