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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.35, 988.80 and 334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.35, 988.80 and 334.63 is: 501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.35 : 988.80 = 334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.35/988.80 = 334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.35x = 988.80 × 334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.35x = 330,882.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,882.14/659.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.83

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