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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.65, 988.89 and 334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.65, 988.89 and 334.25 is: 501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.65 : 988.89 = 334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.65/988.89 = 334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.65x = 988.89 × 334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.65x = 330,536.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,536.48/658.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.84

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