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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.10, 982.33 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.10, 982.33 and 330.48 is: 494.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.10 : 982.33 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.10/982.33 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.10x = 982.33 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.10x = 324,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,639.59/656.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.80

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