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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.28, 982.26 and 473.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.28, 982.26 and 473.13 is: 708.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.28 : 982.26 = 473.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.28/982.26 = 473.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.28x = 982.26 × 473.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.28x = 464,736.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,736.67/656.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.14

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