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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.18, 996.19 and 386.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.18, 996.19 and 386.69 is: 579.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.18 : 996.19 = 386.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.18/996.19 = 386.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.18x = 996.19 × 386.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.18x = 385,216.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,216.71/664.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.99

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