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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.40, 983.98 and 451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.40, 983.98 and 451.06 is: 676.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.40 : 983.98 = 451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.40/983.98 = 451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.40x = 983.98 × 451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.40x = 443,834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,834.02/656.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.16

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