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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.52, 989.88 and 335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.52, 989.88 and 335.10 is: 502.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.52 : 989.88 = 335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.52/989.88 = 335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.52x = 989.88 × 335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.52x = 331,708.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,708.79/659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.95

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