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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.25, 988.36 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.25, 988.36 and 330.32 is: 495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.25 : 988.36 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.25/988.36 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.25x = 988.36 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.25x = 326,475.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,475.08/659.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.22

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