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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.62, 986.04 and 630.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.62, 986.04 and 630.46 is: 946.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.62 : 986.04 = 630.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.62/986.04 = 630.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.62x = 986.04 × 630.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.62x = 621,658.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,658.78/656.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.76

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