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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.58, 986.43 and 329.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.58, 986.43 and 329.01 is: 492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.58 : 986.43 = 329.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.58/986.43 = 329.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.58x = 986.43 × 329.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.58x = 324,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,546.57/658.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.80

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