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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.22, 982.92 and 409.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.22, 982.92 and 409.50 is: 613.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.22 : 982.92 = 409.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.22/982.92 = 409.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.22x = 982.92 × 409.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.22x = 402,505.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,505.74/656.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.37

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