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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 991.09 and 331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 991.09 and 331.54 is: 497.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 991.09 = 331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/991.09 = 331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 991.09 × 331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 328,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,585.98/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.13

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