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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.13, 984.18 and 331.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.13, 984.18 and 331.41 is: 497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.13 : 984.18 = 331.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.13/984.18 = 331.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.13x = 984.18 × 331.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.13x = 326,167.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,167.09/656.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.11

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