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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.33, 989.16 and 330.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.33, 989.16 and 330.41 is: 495.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.33 : 989.16 = 330.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.33/989.16 = 330.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.33x = 989.16 × 330.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.33x = 326,827.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,827.27/659.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.69

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