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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.37, 982.76 and 448.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.37, 982.76 and 448.49 is: 671.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.37 : 982.76 = 448.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.37/982.76 = 448.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.37x = 982.76 × 448.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.37x = 440,756.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,756.27/656.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.50

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