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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.92, 985.44 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.92, 985.44 and 332.08 is: 498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.92 : 985.44 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.92/985.44 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.92x = 985.44 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.92x = 327,244.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,244.92/656.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.15

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