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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.12, 996.36 and 390.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.12, 996.36 and 390.46 is: 585.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.12 : 996.36 = 390.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.12/996.36 = 390.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.12x = 996.36 × 390.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.12x = 389,038.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,038.73/664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.80

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