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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.22, 988.92 and 334.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.22, 988.92 and 334.41 is: 501.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.22 : 988.92 = 334.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.22/988.92 = 334.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.22x = 988.92 × 334.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.22x = 330,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,704.74/659.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.66

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