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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.06, 986.13 and 332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.06, 986.13 and 332.52 is: 499.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.06 : 986.13 = 332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.06/986.13 = 332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.06x = 986.13 × 332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.06x = 327,907.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,907.95/657.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.05

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