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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.56, 988.44 and 334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.56, 988.44 and 334.12 is: 500.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.56 : 988.44 = 334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.56/988.44 = 334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.56x = 988.44 × 334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.56x = 330,257.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,257.57/659.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.72

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