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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.61, 983.18 and 396.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.61, 983.18 and 396.26 is: 593.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.61 : 983.18 = 396.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.61/983.18 = 396.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.61x = 983.18 × 396.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.61x = 389,595.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,595.38/656.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.34

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