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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.22, 983.61 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.22, 983.61 and 313.50 is: 469.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.22 : 983.61 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.22/983.61 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.22x = 983.61 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.22x = 308,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,361.74/656.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.91

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