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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.16, 984.21 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.16, 984.21 and 271.14 is: 406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.16 : 984.21 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.16/984.21 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.16x = 984.21 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.16x = 266,858.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,858.70/656.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.70

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