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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.14, 996.27 and 335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.14, 996.27 and 335.10 is: 502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.14 : 996.27 = 335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.14/996.27 = 335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.14x = 996.27 × 335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.14x = 333,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,850.08/664.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.68

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