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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.45, 993.06 and 337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.45, 993.06 and 337.10 is: 505.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.45 : 993.06 = 337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.45/993.06 = 337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.45x = 993.06 × 337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.45x = 334,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,755.56/662.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.33

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