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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.29, 991.95 and 336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.29, 991.95 and 336.48 is: 504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.29 : 991.95 = 336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.29/991.95 = 336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.29x = 991.95 × 336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.29x = 333,771.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,771.34/661.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.73

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