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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.18, 984.59 and 436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.18, 984.59 and 436.95 is: 655.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.18 : 984.59 = 436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.18/984.59 = 436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.18x = 984.59 × 436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.18x = 430,214.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,214.42/656.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.64

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