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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.72, 984.77 and 382.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.72, 984.77 and 382.89 is: 574.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.72 : 984.77 = 382.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.72/984.77 = 382.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.72x = 984.77 × 382.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.72x = 377,058.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,058.59/656.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.15

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