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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.81, 984.42 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.81, 984.42 and 291.18 is: 436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.81 : 984.42 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.81/984.42 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.81x = 984.42 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.81x = 286,643.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,643.42/656.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.42

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