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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.46, 984.96 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.46, 984.96 and 291.24 is: 436.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.46 : 984.96 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.46/984.96 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.46x = 984.96 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.46x = 286,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,859.75/656.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.98

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