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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.84, 987.78 and 329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.84, 987.78 and 329.80 is: 494.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.84 : 987.78 = 329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.84/987.78 = 329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.84x = 987.78 × 329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.84x = 325,769.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,769.84/658.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.46

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