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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.10, 983.82 and 331.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.10, 983.82 and 331.78 is: 496.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.10 : 983.82 = 331.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.10/983.82 = 331.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.10x = 983.82 × 331.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.10x = 326,411.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,411.80/657.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.75

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