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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.10, 996.30 and 656.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.10, 996.30 and 656.10 is: 996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.10 : 996.30 = 656.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.10/996.30 = 656.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.10x = 996.30 × 656.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.10x = 653,672.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,672.43/656.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.30

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