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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.43, 989.88 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.43, 989.88 and 335.80 is: 503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.43 : 989.88 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.43/989.88 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.43x = 989.88 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.43x = 332,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,401.70/660.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.31

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