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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.34, 986.58 and 333.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.34, 986.58 and 333.10 is: 499.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.34 : 986.58 = 333.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.34/986.58 = 333.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.34x = 986.58 × 333.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.34x = 328,629.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,629.80/657.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.94

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