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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.83, 994.70 and 338.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.83, 994.70 and 338.42 is: 507.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.83 : 994.70 = 338.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.83/994.70 = 338.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.83x = 994.70 × 338.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.83x = 336,626.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,626.37/662.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.86

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