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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.44, 984.89 and 437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.44, 984.89 and 437.94 is: 657.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.44 : 984.89 = 437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.44/984.89 = 437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.44x = 984.89 × 437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.44x = 431,322.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,322.73/656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.06

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