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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.81, 988.99 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.81, 988.99 and 334.51 is: 501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.81 : 988.99 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.81/988.99 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.81x = 988.99 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.81x = 330,823.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,823.74/659.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.39

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