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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.20, 997.65 and 404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.20, 997.65 and 404.46 is: 607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.20 : 997.65 = 404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.20/997.65 = 404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.20x = 997.65 × 404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.20x = 403,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,509.52/664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.51

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