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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.72, 983.64 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.72, 983.64 and 314 is: 470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.72 : 983.64 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.72/983.64 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.72x = 983.64 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.72x = 308,862.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,862.96/656.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.31

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