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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.29, 991.61 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.29, 991.61 and 336.06 is: 503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.29 : 991.61 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.29/991.61 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.29x = 991.61 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.29x = 333,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,240.04/662.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.17

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