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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.02, 991.95 and 336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.02, 991.95 and 336.94 is: 504.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.02 : 991.95 = 336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.02/991.95 = 336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.02x = 991.95 × 336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.02x = 334,223.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,223.89/662.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.86

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