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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.88, 983.52 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.88, 983.52 and 461.28 is: 690.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.88 : 983.52 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.88/983.52 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.88x = 983.52 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.88x = 453,678.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,678.11/656.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.66

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