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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.88, 990.64 and 335.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.88, 990.64 and 335.53 is: 502.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.88 : 990.64 = 335.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.88/990.64 = 335.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.88x = 990.64 × 335.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.88x = 332,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,389.44/660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.95

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