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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.72, 986.88 and 333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.72, 986.88 and 333.06 is: 499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.72 : 986.88 = 333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.72/986.88 = 333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.72x = 986.88 × 333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.72x = 328,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,690.25/657.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.74

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