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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.94, 989.73 and 334.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.94, 989.73 and 334.86 is: 502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.94 : 989.73 = 334.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.94/989.73 = 334.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.94x = 989.73 × 334.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.94x = 331,420.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,420.99/659.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.20

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