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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.71, 984.49 and 364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.71, 984.49 and 364.16 is: 545.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.71 : 984.49 = 364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.71/984.49 = 364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.71x = 984.49 × 364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.71x = 358,513.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,513.43/656.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.93

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