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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.52, 991.74 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.52, 991.74 and 332.28 is: 498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.52 : 991.74 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.52/991.74 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.52x = 991.74 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.52x = 329,535.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,535.37/661.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.15

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