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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.45, 985.64 and 328.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.45, 985.64 and 328.19 is: 492.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.45 : 985.64 = 328.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.45/985.64 = 328.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.45x = 985.64 × 328.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.45x = 323,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,470.62/657.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.01

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