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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.55, 983.89 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.55, 983.89 and 291.24 is: 436.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.55 : 983.89 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.55/983.89 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.55x = 983.89 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.55x = 286,548.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,548.12/656.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.45

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