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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.10, 984.12 and 331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.10, 984.12 and 331.22 is: 496.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.10 : 984.12 = 331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.10/984.12 = 331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.10x = 984.12 × 331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.10x = 325,960.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,960.23/656.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.81

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