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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.69, 989.07 and 334.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.69, 989.07 and 334.83 is: 502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.69 : 989.07 = 334.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.69/989.07 = 334.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.69x = 989.07 × 334.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.69x = 331,170.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,170.31/659.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.01

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