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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.62, 997.26 and 335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.62, 997.26 and 335.61 is: 503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.62 : 997.26 = 335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.62/997.26 = 335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.62x = 997.26 × 335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.62x = 334,690.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,690.43/664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.58

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