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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.46, 983.97 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.46, 983.97 and 291.06 is: 436.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.46 : 983.97 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.46/983.97 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.46x = 983.97 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.46x = 286,394.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,394.31/656.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.27

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