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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.32, 983.60 and 450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.32, 983.60 and 450.56 is: 675.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.32 : 983.60 = 450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.32/983.60 = 450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.32x = 983.60 × 450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.32x = 443,170.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,170.82/656.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.24

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