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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.40, 995.97 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.40, 995.97 and 335.12 is: 502.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.40 : 995.97 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.40/995.97 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.40x = 995.97 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.40x = 333,769.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,769.47/664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.36

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