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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.52, 983.34 and 331.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.52, 983.34 and 331.98 is: 497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.52 : 983.34 = 331.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.52/983.34 = 331.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.52x = 983.34 × 331.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.52x = 326,449.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,449.21/656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.24

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