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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.83, 987.55 and 333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.83, 987.55 and 333.51 is: 499.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.83 : 987.55 = 333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.83/987.55 = 333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.83x = 987.55 × 333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.83x = 329,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,357.80/658.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.91

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