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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.25, 984.35 and 309.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.25, 984.35 and 309.50 is: 464.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.25 : 984.35 = 309.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.25/984.35 = 309.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.25x = 984.35 × 309.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.25x = 304,651.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,651.40/656.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.23

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