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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.91, 985.45 and 266.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.91, 985.45 and 266.83 is: 400.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.91 : 985.45 = 266.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.91/985.45 = 266.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.91x = 985.45 × 266.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.91x = 262,947.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,947.62/656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.28

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