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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.72, 984.88 and 331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.72, 984.88 and 331.96 is: 497.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.72 : 984.88 = 331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.72/984.88 = 331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.72x = 984.88 × 331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.72x = 326,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,940.76/656.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.84

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