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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.93, 985.44 and 382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.93, 985.44 and 382.94 is: 574.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.93 : 985.44 = 382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.93/985.44 = 382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.93x = 985.44 × 382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.93x = 377,364.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,364.39/656.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.44

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