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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.24, 983.92 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.24, 983.92 and 326.76 is: 489.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.24 : 983.92 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.24/983.92 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.24x = 983.92 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.24x = 321,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,504.88/656.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.92

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