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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.69, 985.05 and 291.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.69, 985.05 and 291.47 is: 437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.69 : 985.05 = 291.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.69/985.05 = 291.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.69x = 985.05 × 291.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.69x = 287,107.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,107.60/656.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.21

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