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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.54, 986.27 and 332.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.54, 986.27 and 332.90 is: 499.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.54 : 986.27 = 332.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.54/986.27 = 332.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.54x = 986.27 × 332.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.54x = 328,322.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,322.69/657.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.32

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