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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.70, 989.07 and 334.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.70, 989.07 and 334.89 is: 502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.70 : 989.07 = 334.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.70/989.07 = 334.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.70x = 989.07 × 334.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.70x = 331,229.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,229.65/659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.09

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