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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.20, 997.44 and 635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.20, 997.44 and 635.40 is: 954.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.20 : 997.44 = 635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.20/997.44 = 635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.20x = 997.44 × 635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.20x = 633,773.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,773.38/664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.19

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