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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.75, 985.06 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.75, 985.06 and 217.98 is: 326.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.75 : 985.06 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.75/985.06 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.75x = 985.06 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.75x = 214,722.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,722.83/656.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.95

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