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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.28, 984.75 and 382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.28, 984.75 and 382.62 is: 574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.28 : 984.75 = 382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.28/984.75 = 382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.28x = 984.75 × 382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.28x = 376,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,785.05/656.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.12

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