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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.66, 985.23 and 327.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.66, 985.23 and 327.57 is: 491.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.66 : 985.23 = 327.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.66/985.23 = 327.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.66x = 985.23 × 327.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.66x = 322,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,730.97/656.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.47

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