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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.39, 983.33 and 634.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.39, 983.33 and 634.41 is: 950.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.39 : 983.33 = 634.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.39/983.33 = 634.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.39x = 983.33 × 634.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.39x = 623,831.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,831.21/656.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.40

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