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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.65, 984.72 and 245.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.65, 984.72 and 245.69 is: 368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.65 : 984.72 = 245.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.65/984.72 = 245.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.65x = 984.72 × 245.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.65x = 241,935.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,935.86/656.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.44

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