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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.65, 984.90 and 309.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.65, 984.90 and 309.89 is: 464.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.65 : 984.90 = 309.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.65/984.90 = 309.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.65x = 984.90 × 309.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.65x = 305,210.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,210.66/656.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.80

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