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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.62, 984.92 and 309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.62, 984.92 and 309.76 is: 464.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.62 : 984.92 = 309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.62/984.92 = 309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.62x = 984.92 × 309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.62x = 305,088.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,088.82/656.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.64

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