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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.75, 990.16 and 335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.75, 990.16 and 335.21 is: 503.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.75 : 990.16 = 335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.75/990.16 = 335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.75x = 990.16 × 335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.75x = 331,911.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,911.53/659.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.09

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