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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.07, 984.45 and 291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.07, 984.45 and 291.11 is: 436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.07 : 984.45 = 291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.07/984.45 = 291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.07x = 984.45 × 291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.07x = 286,583.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,583.24/656.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.82

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