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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.59, 984.56 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.59, 984.56 and 348.59 is: 522.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.59 : 984.56 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.59/984.56 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.59x = 984.56 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.59x = 343,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,202.85/656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.71

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