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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.24, 996.60 and 322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.24, 996.60 and 322 is: 483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.24 : 996.60 = 322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.24/996.60 = 322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.24x = 996.60 × 322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.24x = 320,905.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,905.20/664.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.12

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