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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.53, 988.29 and 334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.53, 988.29 and 334.17 is: 501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.53 : 988.29 = 334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.53/988.29 = 334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.53x = 988.29 × 334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.53x = 330,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,256.87/658.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.51

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