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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.42, 995.75 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.42, 995.75 and 335.36 is: 502.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.42 : 995.75 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.42/995.75 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.42x = 995.75 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.42x = 333,928.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,928.06/664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.59

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