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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.53, 984.17 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.53, 984.17 and 291.74 is: 437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.53 : 984.17 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.53/984.17 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.53x = 984.17 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.53x = 287,117.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,117.56/656.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.33

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