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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.04, 996.12 and 339.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.04, 996.12 and 339.23 is: 508.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.04 : 996.12 = 339.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.04/996.12 = 339.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.04x = 996.12 × 339.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.04x = 337,908.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,908.81/664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.87

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