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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.19, 984.69 and 245.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.19, 984.69 and 245.45 is: 368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.19 : 984.69 = 245.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.19/984.69 = 245.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.19x = 984.69 × 245.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.19x = 241,694.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,694.62/656.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.33

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