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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.92, 996.49 and 335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.92, 996.49 and 335.85 is: 503.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.92 : 996.49 = 335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.92/996.49 = 335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.92x = 996.49 × 335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.92x = 334,671.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,671.17/664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.33

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