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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.94, 994.66 and 334.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.94, 994.66 and 334.49 is: 501.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.94 : 994.66 = 334.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.94/994.66 = 334.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.94x = 994.66 × 334.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.94x = 332,698.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,698.85/663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.10

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