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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657, 985.47 and 332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657, 985.47 and 332.07 is: 498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657 : 985.47 = 332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657/985.47 = 332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657x = 985.47 × 332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657x = 327,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,245.02/657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.09

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