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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.22, 983.04 and 396.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.22, 983.04 and 396.30 is: 593.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.22 : 983.04 = 396.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.22/983.04 = 396.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.22x = 983.04 × 396.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.22x = 389,578.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,578.75/656.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.67

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