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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.64, 989.98 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.64, 989.98 and 335.56 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.64 : 989.98 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.64/989.98 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.64x = 989.98 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.64x = 332,197.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,197.69/660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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