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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.57, 985.67 and 291.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.57, 985.67 and 291.53 is: 437.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.57 : 985.67 = 291.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.57/985.67 = 291.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.57x = 985.67 × 291.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.57x = 287,345.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,345.99/656.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.65

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