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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.20, 996.30 and 420.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.20, 996.30 and 420.39 is: 630.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.20 : 996.30 = 420.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.20/996.30 = 420.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.20x = 996.30 × 420.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.20x = 418,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,834.56/664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.59

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