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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.28, 984.18 and 290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.28, 984.18 and 290.94 is: 436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.28 : 984.18 = 290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.28/984.18 = 290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.28x = 984.18 × 290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.28x = 286,337.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,337.33/656.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.30

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