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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.48, 987.39 and 333.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.48, 987.39 and 333.25 is: 498.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.48 : 987.39 = 333.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.48/987.39 = 333.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.48x = 987.39 × 333.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.48x = 329,045.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,045.25/659.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.95

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