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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.80, 989.20 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.80, 989.20 and 335.40 is: 502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.80 : 989.20 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.80/989.20 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.80x = 989.20 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.80x = 331,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,777.68/659.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.85

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