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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.34, 989.01 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.34, 989.01 and 334.94 is: 502.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.34 : 989.01 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.34/989.01 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.34x = 989.01 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.34x = 331,254.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,254.06/659.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.40

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