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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.84, 986.34 and 628.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.84, 986.34 and 628.76 is: 944.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.84 : 986.34 = 628.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.84/986.34 = 628.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.84x = 986.34 × 628.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.84x = 620,171.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,171.14/656.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.17

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