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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.24, 983.88 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.24, 983.88 and 314 is: 470.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.24 : 983.88 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.24/983.88 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.24x = 983.88 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.24x = 308,938.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,938.32/656.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.77

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