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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.11, 987.15 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.11, 987.15 and 333.30 is: 499.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.11 : 987.15 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.11/987.15 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.11x = 987.15 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.11x = 329,017.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,017.10/658.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.94

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