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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.04, 994.86 and 419.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.04, 994.86 and 419.96 is: 629.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.04 : 994.86 = 419.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.04/994.86 = 419.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.04x = 994.86 × 419.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.04x = 417,801.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,801.41/664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.18

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