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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 991.72 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 991.72 and 336.54 is: 504.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 991.72 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/991.72 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 991.72 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 333,753.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,753.45/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.95

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