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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.88, 990.22 and 335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.88, 990.22 and 335.24 is: 503.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.88 : 990.22 = 335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.88/990.22 = 335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.88x = 990.22 × 335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.88x = 331,961.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,961.35/659.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.06

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