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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.91, 986.15 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.91, 986.15 and 333.30 is: 499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.91 : 986.15 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.91/986.15 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.91x = 986.15 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.91x = 328,684.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,684.63/657.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.59

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