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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.27, 984.52 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.27, 984.52 and 291.06 is: 436.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.27 : 984.52 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.27/984.52 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.27x = 984.52 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.27x = 286,554.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,554.76/656.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.64

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