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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.46, 985.53 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.46, 985.53 and 328.12 is: 491.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.46 : 985.53 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.46/985.53 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.46x = 985.53 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.46x = 323,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,372.10/657.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.85

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