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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.49, 991.83 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.49, 991.83 and 332.04 is: 497.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.49 : 991.83 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.49/991.83 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.49x = 991.83 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.49x = 329,324.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,324.76/661.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.85

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