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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.79, 986.36 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.79, 986.36 and 332.56 is: 497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.79 : 986.36 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.79/986.36 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.79x = 986.36 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.79x = 328,023.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,023.88/658.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.92

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