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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.22, 984.12 and 309.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.22, 984.12 and 309.35 is: 463.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.22 : 984.12 = 309.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.22/984.12 = 309.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.22x = 984.12 × 309.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.22x = 304,432.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,432.60/656.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.92

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