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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.38, 985.75 and 333.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.38, 985.75 and 333.07 is: 498.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.38 : 985.75 = 333.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.38/985.75 = 333.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.38x = 985.75 × 333.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.38x = 328,317.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,317.16/658.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.67

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