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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.76, 983.84 and 382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.76, 983.84 and 382.28 is: 572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.76 : 983.84 = 382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.76/983.84 = 382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.76x = 983.84 × 382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.76x = 376,102.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,102.36/656.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.66

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