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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.82, 991.32 and 336.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.82, 991.32 and 336.46 is: 504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.82 : 991.32 = 336.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.82/991.32 = 336.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.82x = 991.32 × 336.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.82x = 333,539.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,539.53/660.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.74

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