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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.63, 983.99 and 331.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.63, 983.99 and 331.55 is: 496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.63 : 983.99 = 331.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.63/983.99 = 331.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.63x = 983.99 × 331.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.63x = 326,245.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,245.17/656.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.85

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