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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.05, 985.58 and 332.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.05, 985.58 and 332.65 is: 498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.05 : 985.58 = 332.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.05/985.58 = 332.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.05x = 985.58 × 332.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.05x = 327,851.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,851.55/657.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.97

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