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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.14, 989.32 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.14, 989.32 and 334.74 is: 502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.14 : 989.32 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.14/989.32 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.14x = 989.32 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.14x = 331,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,164.98/659.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.42

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