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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660, 989.28 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660, 989.28 and 335.04 is: 502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660 : 989.28 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660/989.28 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660x = 989.28 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660x = 331,448.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,448.37/660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.19

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