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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.21, 984.72 and 331.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.21, 984.72 and 331.61 is: 497.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.21 : 984.72 = 331.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.21/984.72 = 331.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.21x = 984.72 × 331.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.21x = 326,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,538.08/656.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.62

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