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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.51, 985.38 and 332.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.51, 985.38 and 332.11 is: 498.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.51 : 985.38 = 332.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.51/985.38 = 332.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.51x = 985.38 × 332.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.51x = 327,247.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,247.96/656.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.47

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