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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.69, 986.07 and 332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.69, 986.07 and 332.83 is: 499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.69 : 986.07 = 332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.69/986.07 = 332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.69x = 986.07 × 332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.69x = 328,193.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,193.68/657.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.01

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