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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.20, 986.82 and 333.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.20, 986.82 and 333.39 is: 499.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.20 : 986.82 = 333.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.20/986.82 = 333.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.20x = 986.82 × 333.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.20x = 328,995.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,995.92/658.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.84

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