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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.41, 988.10 and 334.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.41, 988.10 and 334.05 is: 501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.41 : 988.10 = 334.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.41/988.10 = 334.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.41x = 988.10 × 334.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.41x = 330,074.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,074.81/658.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.32

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