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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.57, 985.68 and 332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.57, 985.68 and 332.22 is: 497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.57 : 985.68 = 332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.57/985.68 = 332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.57x = 985.68 × 332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.57x = 327,462.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,462.61/657.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.99

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