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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.56, 985.80 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.56, 985.80 and 332.76 is: 498.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.56 : 985.80 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.56/985.80 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.56x = 985.80 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.56x = 328,034.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,034.81/657.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.87

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