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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.33, 984.02 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.33, 984.02 and 331.52 is: 497.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.33 : 984.02 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.33/984.02 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.33x = 984.02 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.33x = 326,215.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,215.73/656.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.03

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