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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.49, 983.95 and 396.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.49, 983.95 and 396.34 is: 594.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.49 : 983.95 = 396.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.49/983.95 = 396.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.49x = 983.95 × 396.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.49x = 389,978.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,978.74/656.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.04

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