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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.83, 990.20 and 335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.83, 990.20 and 335.42 is: 503.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.83 : 990.20 = 335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.83/990.20 = 335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.83x = 990.20 × 335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.83x = 332,137.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,137.11/659.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.37

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