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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.86, 988.35 and 334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.86, 988.35 and 334.14 is: 501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.86 : 988.35 = 334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.86/988.35 = 334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.86x = 988.35 × 334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.86x = 330,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,247.27/658.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.24

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