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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.96, 985.44 and 246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.96, 985.44 and 246.29 is: 369.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.96 : 985.44 = 246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.96/985.44 = 246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.96x = 985.44 × 246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.96x = 242,704.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,704.02/656.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.44

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