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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.69, 985.51 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.69, 985.51 and 333.28 is: 499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.69 : 985.51 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.69/985.51 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.69x = 985.51 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.69x = 328,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,450.77/657.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.40

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