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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.35, 984.66 and 291.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.35, 984.66 and 291.19 is: 436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.35 : 984.66 = 291.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.35/984.66 = 291.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.35x = 984.66 × 291.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.35x = 286,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,723.15/656.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.84

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