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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.73, 983.99 and 327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.73, 983.99 and 327.22 is: 490.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.73 : 983.99 = 327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.73/983.99 = 327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.73x = 983.99 × 327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.73x = 321,979.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,979.57/656.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.28

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