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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664, 996.20 and 279.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664, 996.20 and 279.28 is: 419.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664 : 996.20 = 279.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664/996.20 = 279.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664x = 996.20 × 279.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664x = 278,218.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,218.74/664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.00

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