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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.08, 984.76 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.08, 984.76 and 382.70 is: 574.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.08 : 984.76 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.08/984.76 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.08x = 984.76 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.08x = 376,869.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,869.16/656.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.43

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