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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.22, 983.53 and 309.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.22, 983.53 and 309.10 is: 463.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.22 : 983.53 = 309.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.22/983.53 = 309.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.22x = 983.53 × 309.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.22x = 304,009.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,009.12/656.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.27

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