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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.54, 984.77 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.54, 984.77 and 245.64 is: 368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.54 : 984.77 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.54/984.77 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.54x = 984.77 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.54x = 241,897.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,897.79/656.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.45

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