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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.65, 983.84 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.65, 983.84 and 461.28 is: 691.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.65 : 983.84 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.65/983.84 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.65x = 983.84 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.65x = 453,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,820.95/656.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.12

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