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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.06, 989.64 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.06, 989.64 and 334.80 is: 501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.06 : 989.64 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.06/989.64 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.06x = 989.64 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.06x = 331,331.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,331.47/660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.97

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