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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.74, 988.10 and 334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.74, 988.10 and 334.20 is: 501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.74 : 988.10 = 334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.74/988.10 = 334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.74x = 988.10 × 334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.74x = 330,223.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,223.02/658.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.29

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