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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.14, 995.90 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.14, 995.90 and 386.52 is: 579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.14 : 995.90 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.14/995.90 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.14x = 995.90 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.14x = 384,935.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,935.27/664.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.60

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