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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.04, 989.73 and 335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.04, 989.73 and 335.73 is: 502.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.04 : 989.73 = 335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.04/989.73 = 335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.04x = 989.73 × 335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.04x = 332,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,282.05/661.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.67

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