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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.64, 985.50 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.64, 985.50 and 332.10 is: 498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.64 : 985.50 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.64/985.50 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.64x = 985.50 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.64x = 327,284.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,284.55/656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.42

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