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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.28, 984.24 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.28, 984.24 and 327.24 is: 490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.28 : 984.24 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.28/984.24 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.28x = 984.24 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.28x = 322,082.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,082.70/656.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.77

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