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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659, 988 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659, 988 and 334.60 is: 501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659 : 988 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659/988 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659x = 988 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659x = 330,584.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,584.80/659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.65

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