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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.61, 984.84 and 245.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.61, 984.84 and 245.63 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.61 : 984.84 = 245.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.61/984.84 = 245.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.61x = 984.84 × 245.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.61x = 241,907.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,907.79/656.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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