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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.48, 994.17 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.48, 994.17 and 338.07 is: 507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.48 : 994.17 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.48/994.17 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.48x = 994.17 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.48x = 336,104.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,104.05/662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.34

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