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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.84, 987.51 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.84, 987.51 and 333.52 is: 499.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.84 : 987.51 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.84/987.51 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.84x = 987.51 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.84x = 329,351.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,351.87/658.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.90

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