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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.14, 986.31 and 332.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.14, 986.31 and 332.73 is: 499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.14 : 986.31 = 332.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.14/986.31 = 332.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.14x = 986.31 × 332.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.14x = 328,174.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,174.93/657.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.40

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