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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.76, 984.48 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.76, 984.48 and 245.64 is: 368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.76 : 984.48 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.76/984.48 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.76x = 984.48 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.76x = 241,827.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,827.67/656.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.21

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