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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.90, 997.83 and 336.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.90, 997.83 and 336.13 is: 504.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.90 : 997.83 = 336.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.90/997.83 = 336.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.90x = 997.83 × 336.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.90x = 335,400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,400.60/664.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.44

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