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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.30, 984.54 and 638.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.30, 984.54 and 638.48 is: 957.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.30 : 984.54 = 638.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.30/984.54 = 638.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.30x = 984.54 × 638.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.30x = 628,609.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,609.10/656.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.81

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