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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.89, 997.21 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.89, 997.21 and 335.49 is: 503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.89 : 997.21 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.89/997.21 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.89x = 997.21 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.89x = 334,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,553.98/664.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.17

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