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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.87, 984.83 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.87, 984.83 and 281.43 is: 421.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.87 : 984.83 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.87/984.83 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.87x = 984.83 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.87x = 277,159.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,159.30/656.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.94

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