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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.86, 985.23 and 331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.86, 985.23 and 331.97 is: 497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.86 : 985.23 = 331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.86/985.23 = 331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.86x = 985.23 × 331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.86x = 327,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,066.80/656.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.92

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