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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.46, 989.85 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.46, 989.85 and 330.63 is: 496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.46 : 989.85 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.46/989.85 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.46x = 989.85 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.46x = 327,277.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,277.55/659.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.28

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