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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.59, 985.10 and 327.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.59, 985.10 and 327.31 is: 491.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.59 : 985.10 = 327.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.59/985.10 = 327.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.59x = 985.10 × 327.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.59x = 322,433.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,433.08/656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.07

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