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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.30, 984.95 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.30, 984.95 and 291.32 is: 437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.30 : 984.95 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.30/984.95 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.30x = 984.95 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.30x = 286,935.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,935.63/656.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.20

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