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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.96, 990.42 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.96, 990.42 and 335.14 is: 502.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.96 : 990.42 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.96/990.42 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.96x = 990.42 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.96x = 331,929.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,929.36/659.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.95

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