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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.18, 984.54 and 331.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.18, 984.54 and 331.64 is: 497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.18 : 984.54 = 331.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.18/984.54 = 331.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.18x = 984.54 × 331.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.18x = 326,512.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,512.85/656.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.60

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