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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.41, 983.59 and 382.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.41, 983.59 and 382.63 is: 573.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.41 : 983.59 = 382.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.41/983.59 = 382.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.41x = 983.59 × 382.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.41x = 376,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,351.04/656.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.35

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