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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.60, 989.98 and 335.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.60, 989.98 and 335.58 is: 502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.60 : 989.98 = 335.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.60/989.98 = 335.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.60x = 989.98 × 335.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.60x = 332,217.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,217.49/660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.90

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