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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.33, 989.59 and 334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.33, 989.59 and 334.92 is: 502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.33 : 989.59 = 334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.33/989.59 = 334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.33x = 989.59 × 334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.33x = 331,433.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,433.48/659.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.68

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