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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.91, 986.97 and 328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.91, 986.97 and 328.78 is: 493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.91 : 986.97 = 328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.91/986.97 = 328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.91x = 986.97 × 328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.91x = 324,491.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,491.93/657.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.22

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