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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.04, 995.50 and 407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.04, 995.50 and 407 is: 610.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.04 : 995.50 = 407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.04/995.50 = 407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.04x = 995.50 × 407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.04x = 405,168.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,168.50/664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.16

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