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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.57, 995.62 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.57, 995.62 and 335.12 is: 502.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.57 : 995.62 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.57/995.62 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.57x = 995.62 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.57x = 333,652.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,652.17/664.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.06

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