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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.71, 987.66 and 334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.71, 987.66 and 334.35 is: 501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.71 : 987.66 = 334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.71/987.66 = 334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.71x = 987.66 × 334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.71x = 330,224.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,224.12/658.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.32

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