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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.02, 990.62 and 335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.02, 990.62 and 335.62 is: 503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.02 : 990.62 = 335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.02/990.62 = 335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.02x = 990.62 × 335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.02x = 332,471.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,471.88/660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.73

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