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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.44, 985.47 and 291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.44, 985.47 and 291.58 is: 437.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.44 : 985.47 = 291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.44/985.47 = 291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.44x = 985.47 × 291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.44x = 287,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,343.34/656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.73

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