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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.89, 987.44 and 333.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.89, 987.44 and 333.48 is: 500.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.89 : 987.44 = 333.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.89/987.44 = 333.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.89x = 987.44 × 333.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.89x = 329,289.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,289.82/657.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.53

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