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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.01, 989.12 and 334.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.01, 989.12 and 334.61 is: 502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.01 : 989.12 = 334.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.01/989.12 = 334.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.01x = 989.12 × 334.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.01x = 330,969.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,969.44/659.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.22

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