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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.94, 996.79 and 335.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.94, 996.79 and 335.67 is: 503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.94 : 996.79 = 335.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.94/996.79 = 335.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.94x = 996.79 × 335.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.94x = 334,592.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,592.50/664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.19

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