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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.13, 996.20 and 279.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.13, 996.20 and 279.38 is: 419.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.13 : 996.20 = 279.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.13/996.20 = 279.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.13x = 996.20 × 279.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.13x = 278,311.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,311.98/664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.07

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