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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.68, 990.61 and 336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.68, 990.61 and 336.28 is: 504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.68 : 990.61 = 336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.68/990.61 = 336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.68x = 990.61 × 336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.68x = 333,122.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,122.33/660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.21

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