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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.09, 994.42 and 432.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.09, 994.42 and 432.29 is: 647.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.09 : 994.42 = 432.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.09/994.42 = 432.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.09x = 994.42 × 432.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.09x = 429,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,877.82/664.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.32

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