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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.16, 989.64 and 334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.16, 989.64 and 334.76 is: 502.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.16 : 989.64 = 334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.16/989.64 = 334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.16x = 989.64 × 334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.16x = 331,286.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,286.94/659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.59

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