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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.48, 988.33 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.48, 988.33 and 334.08 is: 501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.48 : 988.33 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.48/988.33 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.48x = 988.33 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.48x = 330,176.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,176.34/658.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.42

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