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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.35, 983.56 and 425.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.35, 983.56 and 425.10 is: 637.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.35 : 983.56 = 425.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.35/983.56 = 425.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.35x = 983.56 × 425.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.35x = 418,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,111.36/656.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.02

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