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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.13, 988.29 and 330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.13, 988.29 and 330.16 is: 495.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.13 : 988.29 = 330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.13/988.29 = 330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.13x = 988.29 × 330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.13x = 326,294.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,294.14/659.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.04

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