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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.85, 983.45 and 331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.85, 983.45 and 331.54 is: 496.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.85 : 983.45 = 331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.85/983.45 = 331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.85x = 983.45 × 331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.85x = 326,051.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,051.38/656.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.39

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