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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.53, 984.27 and 309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.53, 984.27 and 309.68 is: 464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.53 : 984.27 = 309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.53/984.27 = 309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.53x = 984.27 × 309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.53x = 304,808.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,808.73/656.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.27

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