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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.79, 996.05 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.79, 996.05 and 339.16 is: 508.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.79 : 996.05 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.79/996.05 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.79x = 996.05 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.79x = 337,820.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,820.32/663.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.93

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