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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.78, 985.50 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.78, 985.50 and 332.15 is: 498.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.78 : 985.50 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.78/985.50 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.78x = 985.50 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.78x = 327,333.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,333.83/656.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.39

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