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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.57, 991.47 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.57, 991.47 and 336.18 is: 504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.57 : 991.47 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.57/991.47 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.57x = 991.47 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.57x = 333,316.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,316.12/660.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.59

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