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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.10, 991.32 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.10, 991.32 and 335.88 is: 502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.10 : 991.32 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.10/991.32 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.10x = 991.32 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.10x = 332,964.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,964.56/662.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.89

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