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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.95, 985.71 and 332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.95, 985.71 and 332.53 is: 498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.95 : 985.71 = 332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.95/985.71 = 332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.95x = 985.71 × 332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.95x = 327,778.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,778.15/656.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.94

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