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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.11, 996.48 and 432.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.11, 996.48 and 432.95 is: 649.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.11 : 996.48 = 432.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.11/996.48 = 432.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.11x = 996.48 × 432.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.11x = 431,421.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,421.03/664.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.62

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