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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.61, 986.40 and 332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.61, 986.40 and 332.80 is: 499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.61 : 986.40 = 332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.61/986.40 = 332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.61x = 986.40 × 332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.61x = 328,273.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,273.92/657.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.19

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