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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.83, 985.56 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.83, 985.56 and 291.88 is: 437.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.83 : 985.56 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.83/985.56 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.83x = 985.56 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.83x = 287,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,665.25/656.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.96

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