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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.48, 983.36 and 637.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.48, 983.36 and 637.04 is: 954.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.48 : 983.36 = 637.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.48/983.36 = 637.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.48x = 983.36 × 637.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.48x = 626,439.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,439.65/656.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.24

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