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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.36, 989.28 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.36, 989.28 and 334.56 is: 501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.36 : 989.28 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.36/989.28 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.36x = 989.28 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.36x = 330,973.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,973.52/659.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.96

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