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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.89, 988.94 and 334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.89, 988.94 and 334.48 is: 502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.89 : 988.94 = 334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.89/988.94 = 334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.89x = 988.94 × 334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.89x = 330,780.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,780.65/658.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.03

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