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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.40, 989.82 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.40, 989.82 and 334.68 is: 502.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.40 : 989.82 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.40/989.82 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.40x = 989.82 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.40x = 331,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,272.96/659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.39

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