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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.38, 983.67 and 636.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.38, 983.67 and 636.67 is: 954.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.38 : 983.67 = 636.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.38/983.67 = 636.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.38x = 983.67 × 636.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.38x = 626,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,273.18/656.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.13

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