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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.30, 983.10 and 436.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.30, 983.10 and 436.22 is: 653.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.30 : 983.10 = 436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.30/983.10 = 436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.30x = 983.10 × 436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.30x = 428,847.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,847.88/656.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.43

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