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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.61, 997.06 and 335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.61, 997.06 and 335.57 is: 503.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.61 : 997.06 = 335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.61/997.06 = 335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.61x = 997.06 × 335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.61x = 334,581.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,581.03/664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.43

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