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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.66, 984.91 and 217.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.66, 984.91 and 217.99 is: 326.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.66 : 984.91 = 217.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.66/984.91 = 217.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.66x = 984.91 × 217.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.66x = 214,701.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,701.63/656.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.96

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