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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.31, 994.74 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.31, 994.74 and 334.13 is: 501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.31 : 994.74 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.31/994.74 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.31x = 994.74 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.31x = 332,367.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,367.66/663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.07

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