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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.81, 988.28 and 329.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.81, 988.28 and 329.83 is: 494.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.81 : 988.28 = 329.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.81/988.28 = 329.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.81x = 988.28 × 329.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.81x = 325,961.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,961.51/658.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.77

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