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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.34, 984.66 and 245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.34, 984.66 and 245.46 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.34 : 984.66 = 245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.34/984.66 = 245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.34x = 984.66 × 245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.34x = 241,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,694.64/656.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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