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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.46, 984.39 and 382.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.46, 984.39 and 382.65 is: 573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.46 : 984.39 = 382.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.46/984.39 = 382.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.46x = 984.39 × 382.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.46x = 376,676.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,676.83/656.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.80

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