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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.31, 989.36 and 334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.31, 989.36 and 334.71 is: 502.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.31 : 989.36 = 334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.31/989.36 = 334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.31x = 989.36 × 334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.31x = 331,147.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,147.01/659.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.26

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