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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.69, 984.40 and 462.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.69, 984.40 and 462.14 is: 692.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.69 : 984.40 = 462.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.69/984.40 = 462.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.69x = 984.40 × 462.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.69x = 454,925.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,925.69/656.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.76

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