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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.19, 990.56 and 331.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.19, 990.56 and 331.74 is: 497.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.19 : 990.56 = 331.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.19/990.56 = 331.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.19x = 990.56 × 331.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.19x = 328,612.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,612.92/661.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.00

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