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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.16, 983.88 and 425.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.16, 983.88 and 425.04 is: 637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.16 : 983.88 = 425.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.16/983.88 = 425.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.16x = 983.88 × 425.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.16x = 418,188.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,188.36/656.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.33

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