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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.08, 983.64 and 331.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.08, 983.64 and 331.27 is: 496.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.08 : 983.64 = 331.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.08/983.64 = 331.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.08x = 983.64 × 331.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.08x = 325,850.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,850.42/656.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.66

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