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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.52, 982.68 and 471.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.52, 982.68 and 471.84 is: 706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.52 : 982.68 = 471.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.52/982.68 = 471.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.52x = 982.68 × 471.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.52x = 463,667.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,667.73/656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.25

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