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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.08, 994.87 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.08, 994.87 and 334.62 is: 501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.08 : 994.87 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.08/994.87 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.08x = 994.87 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.08x = 332,903.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,903.40/664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.30

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