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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.68, 988.04 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.68, 988.04 and 335.16 is: 501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.68 : 988.04 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.68/988.04 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.68x = 988.04 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.68x = 331,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,151.49/659.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.99

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