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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.74, 983.78 and 309.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.74, 983.78 and 309.58 is: 463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.74 : 983.78 = 309.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.74/983.78 = 309.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.74x = 983.78 × 309.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.74x = 304,558.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,558.61/656.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.74

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