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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.30, 984.13 and 382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.30, 984.13 and 382.47 is: 573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.30 : 984.13 = 382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.30/984.13 = 382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.30x = 984.13 × 382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.30x = 376,395.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,395.76/656.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.52

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