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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.77, 985.51 and 291.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.77, 985.51 and 291.56 is: 437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.77 : 985.51 = 291.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.77/985.51 = 291.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.77x = 985.51 × 291.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.77x = 287,335.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,335.30/656.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.50

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