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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.75, 988.67 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.75, 988.67 and 335.34 is: 502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.75 : 988.67 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.75/988.67 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.75x = 988.67 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.75x = 331,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,541.44/659.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.53

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