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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.46, 989.34 and 220.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.46, 989.34 and 220.71 is: 331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.46 : 989.34 = 220.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.46/989.34 = 220.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.46x = 989.34 × 220.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.46x = 218,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,357.23/659.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.12

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