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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.41, 994.66 and 329.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.41, 994.66 and 329.81 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.41 : 994.66 = 329.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.41/994.66 = 329.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.41x = 994.66 × 329.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.41x = 328,048.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,048.81/663.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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