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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.22, 991.47 and 336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.22, 991.47 and 336.74 is: 504.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.22 : 991.47 = 336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.22/991.47 = 336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.22x = 991.47 × 336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.22x = 333,867.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,867.61/661.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.93

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