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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.96, 985.73 and 332.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.96, 985.73 and 332.37 is: 498.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.96 : 985.73 = 332.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.96/985.73 = 332.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.96x = 985.73 × 332.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.96x = 327,625.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,625.42/656.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.70

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