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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.76, 990.48 and 331.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.76, 990.48 and 331.94 is: 497.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.76 : 990.48 = 331.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.76/990.48 = 331.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.76x = 990.48 × 331.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.76x = 328,774.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,774.98/660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.57

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