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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.11, 985.65 and 332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.11, 985.65 and 332.30 is: 498.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.11 : 985.65 = 332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.11/985.65 = 332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.11x = 985.65 × 332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.11x = 327,531.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,531.50/657.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.44

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