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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.15, 984.48 and 290.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.15, 984.48 and 290.69 is: 436.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.15 : 984.48 = 290.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.15/984.48 = 290.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.15x = 984.48 × 290.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.15x = 286,178.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,178.49/656.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.15

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