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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.86, 989.85 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.86, 989.85 and 335.14 is: 502.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.86 : 989.85 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.86/989.85 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.86x = 989.85 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.86x = 331,738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,738.33/659.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.74

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