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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.92, 983.10 and 464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.92, 983.10 and 464.20 is: 694.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.92 : 983.10 = 464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.92/983.10 = 464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.92x = 983.10 × 464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.92x = 456,355.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,355.02/656.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.69

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