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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.51, 984.79 and 291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.51, 984.79 and 291.30 is: 436.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.51 : 984.79 = 291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.51/984.79 = 291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.51x = 984.79 × 291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.51x = 286,868.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,868.60/656.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.96

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