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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.61, 983.84 and 382.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.61, 983.84 and 382.93 is: 573.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.61 : 983.84 = 382.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.61/983.84 = 382.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.61x = 983.84 × 382.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.61x = 376,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,741.85/656.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.77

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