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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.19, 996.82 and 339.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.19, 996.82 and 339.65 is: 509.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.19 : 996.82 = 339.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.19/996.82 = 339.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.19x = 996.82 × 339.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.19x = 338,564.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,564.08/664.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.74

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