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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.03, 984.19 and 327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.03, 984.19 and 327.15 is: 490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.03 : 984.19 = 327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.03/984.19 = 327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.03x = 984.19 × 327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.03x = 321,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,978.78/656.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.80

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