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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.64, 996.05 and 339.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.64, 996.05 and 339.33 is: 508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.64 : 996.05 = 339.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.64/996.05 = 339.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.64x = 996.05 × 339.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.64x = 337,985.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,985.46/664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.52

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