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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.02, 987.69 and 333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.02, 987.69 and 333.66 is: 500.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.02 : 987.69 = 333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.02/987.69 = 333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.02x = 987.69 × 333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.02x = 329,552.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,552.65/658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.82

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