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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.13, 985.70 and 332.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.13, 985.70 and 332.41 is: 498.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.13 : 985.70 = 332.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.13/985.70 = 332.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.13x = 985.70 × 332.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.13x = 327,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,656.54/657.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.62

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