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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.46, 984.40 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.46, 984.40 and 348.24 is: 522.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.46 : 984.40 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.46/984.40 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.46x = 984.40 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.46x = 342,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,812.24/656.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.21

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