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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.10, 982.33 and 330.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.10, 982.33 and 330.78 is: 495.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.10 : 982.33 = 330.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.10/982.33 = 330.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.10x = 982.33 × 330.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.10x = 324,937.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,937.97/656.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.26

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