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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.99, 992.64 and 332.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.99, 992.64 and 332.59 is: 498.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.99 : 992.64 = 332.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.99/992.64 = 332.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.99x = 992.64 × 332.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.99x = 330,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,142.14/661.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.71

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