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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.42, 984.39 and 217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.42, 984.39 and 217.59 is: 326.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.42 : 984.39 = 217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.42/984.39 = 217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.42x = 984.39 × 217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.42x = 214,193.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,193.42/656.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.31

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