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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.28, 983.30 and 347.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.28, 983.30 and 347.47 is: 520.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.28 : 983.30 = 347.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.28/983.30 = 347.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.28x = 983.30 × 347.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.28x = 341,667.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,667.25/656.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.61

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