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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.91, 983.88 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.91, 983.88 and 382.59 is: 573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.91 : 983.88 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.91/983.88 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.91x = 983.88 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.91x = 376,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,422.65/656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.02

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