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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.52, 984.33 and 291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.52, 984.33 and 291.21 is: 436.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.52 : 984.33 = 291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.52/984.33 = 291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.52x = 984.33 × 291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.52x = 286,646.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,646.74/656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.62

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