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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.83, 984.64 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.83, 984.64 and 246.24 is: 369.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.83 : 984.64 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.83/984.64 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.83x = 984.64 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.83x = 242,453.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,453.45/656.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.13

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