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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.09, 996.33 and 400.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.09, 996.33 and 400.84 is: 601.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.09 : 996.33 = 400.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.09/996.33 = 400.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.09x = 996.33 × 400.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.09x = 399,368.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,368.92/664.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.38

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