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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.25, 987.96 and 334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.25, 987.96 and 334.25 is: 500.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.25 : 987.96 = 334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.25/987.96 = 334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.25x = 987.96 × 334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.25x = 330,220.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,220.69/659.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.90

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