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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.26, 984.71 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.26, 984.71 and 291.18 is: 436.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.26 : 984.71 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.26/984.71 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.26x = 984.71 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.26x = 286,727.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,727.86/656.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.91

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