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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.04, 985.23 and 332.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.04, 985.23 and 332.73 is: 498.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.04 : 985.23 = 332.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.04/985.23 = 332.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.04x = 985.23 × 332.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.04x = 327,811.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,811.48/658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.17

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