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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.64, 985.19 and 291.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.64, 985.19 and 291.47 is: 437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.64 : 985.19 = 291.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.64/985.19 = 291.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.64x = 985.19 × 291.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.64x = 287,153.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,153.33/656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.31

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