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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.16, 996.60 and 387.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.16, 996.60 and 387.14 is: 580.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.16 : 996.60 = 387.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.16/996.60 = 387.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.16x = 996.60 × 387.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.16x = 385,823.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,823.72/664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.92

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