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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.57, 991.13 and 332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.57, 991.13 and 332.12 is: 497.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.57 : 991.13 = 332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.57/991.13 = 332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.57x = 991.13 × 332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.57x = 329,171.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,171.20/661.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.56

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