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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.37, 985.25 and 291.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.37, 985.25 and 291.41 is: 437.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.37 : 985.25 = 291.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.37/985.25 = 291.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.37x = 985.25 × 291.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.37x = 287,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,115.10/656.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.43

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