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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.70, 989.83 and 336.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.70, 989.83 and 336.29 is: 503.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.70 : 989.83 = 336.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.70/989.83 = 336.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.70x = 989.83 × 336.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.70x = 332,869.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,869.93/660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.81

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