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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.47, 996.57 and 335.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.47, 996.57 and 335.31 is: 502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.47 : 996.57 = 335.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.47/996.57 = 335.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.47x = 996.57 × 335.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.47x = 334,159.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,159.89/664.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.90

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