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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.61, 996.77 and 335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.61, 996.77 and 335.45 is: 503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.61 : 996.77 = 335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.61/996.77 = 335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.61x = 996.77 × 335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.61x = 334,359.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,359.84/664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.10

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