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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.48, 982.56 and 584.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.48, 982.56 and 584.48 is: 874.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.48 : 982.56 = 584.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.48/982.56 = 584.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.48x = 982.56 × 584.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.48x = 574,286.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,286.67/656.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.80

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