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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.64, 988.57 and 334.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.64, 988.57 and 334.23 is: 501.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.64 : 988.57 = 334.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.64/988.57 = 334.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.64x = 988.57 × 334.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.64x = 330,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,409.75/658.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.66

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