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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.84, 984.66 and 425.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.84, 984.66 and 425.81 is: 638.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.84 : 984.66 = 425.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.84/984.66 = 425.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.84x = 984.66 × 425.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.84x = 419,278.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,278.07/656.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.33

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