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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.26, 985 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.26, 985 and 331.86 is: 498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.26 : 985 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.26/985 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.26x = 985 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.26x = 326,882.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,882.10/656.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.10

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