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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.12, 995.82 and 433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.12, 995.82 and 433 is: 649.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.12 : 995.82 = 433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.12/995.82 = 433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.12x = 995.82 × 433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.12x = 431,190.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,190.06/664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.27

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