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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664, 996.48 and 436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664, 996.48 and 436.48 is: 655.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664 : 996.48 = 436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664/996.48 = 436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664x = 996.48 × 436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664x = 434,943.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,943.59/664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.04

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