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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.33, 984.42 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.33, 984.42 and 245.48 is: 368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.33 : 984.42 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.33/984.42 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.33x = 984.42 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.33x = 241,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,650.50/656.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.19

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