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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.32, 984.14 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.32, 984.14 and 304.54 is: 456.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.32 : 984.14 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.32/984.14 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.32x = 984.14 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.32x = 299,710.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,710.00/656.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.65

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