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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.13, 984.12 and 309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.13, 984.12 and 309.54 is: 464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.13 : 984.12 = 309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.13/984.12 = 309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.13x = 984.12 × 309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.13x = 304,624.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,624.50/656.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.27

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