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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.15, 991.76 and 332.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.15, 991.76 and 332.09 is: 498.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.15 : 991.76 = 332.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.15/991.76 = 332.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.15x = 991.76 × 332.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.15x = 329,346.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,346.96/661.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.14

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