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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.74, 986.27 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.74, 986.27 and 328.32 is: 492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.74 : 986.27 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.74/986.27 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.74x = 986.27 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.74x = 323,810.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,810.52/657.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.31

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