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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.54, 995.93 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.54, 995.93 and 335.48 is: 502.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.54 : 995.93 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.54/995.93 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.54x = 995.93 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.54x = 334,114.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,114.60/664.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.78

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