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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.33, 985.09 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.33, 985.09 and 331.92 is: 498.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.33 : 985.09 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.33/985.09 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.33x = 985.09 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.33x = 326,971.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,971.07/656.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.18

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