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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.43, 989.10 and 335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.43, 989.10 and 335 is: 501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.43 : 989.10 = 335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.43/989.10 = 335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.43x = 989.10 × 335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.43x = 331,348.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,348.50/660.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.72

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