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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.72, 991.49 and 335.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.72, 991.49 and 335.91 is: 504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.72 : 991.49 = 335.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.72/991.49 = 335.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.72x = 991.49 × 335.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.72x = 333,051.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,051.41/660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.07

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