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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.27, 994.86 and 641.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.27, 994.86 and 641.20 is: 960.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.27 : 994.86 = 641.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.27/994.86 = 641.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.27x = 994.86 × 641.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.27x = 637,904.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,904.23/664.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.31

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