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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.26, 995.46 and 420.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.26, 995.46 and 420.06 is: 629.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.26 : 995.46 = 420.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.26/995.46 = 420.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.26x = 995.46 × 420.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.26x = 418,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,152.93/664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.50

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