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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.94, 985.41 and 291.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.94, 985.41 and 291.45 is: 437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.94 : 985.41 = 291.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.94/985.41 = 291.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.94x = 985.41 × 291.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.94x = 287,197.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,197.74/656.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.18

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