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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.27, 996.71 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.27, 996.71 and 339.66 is: 509.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.27 : 996.71 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.27/996.71 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.27x = 996.71 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.27x = 338,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,540.82/664.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.65

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