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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.35, 985.70 and 333.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.35, 985.70 and 333.03 is: 498.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.35 : 985.70 = 333.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.35/985.70 = 333.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.35x = 985.70 × 333.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.35x = 328,266.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,266.01/658.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.62

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