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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.28, 996.12 and 390.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.28, 996.12 and 390.46 is: 585.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.28 : 996.12 = 390.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.28/996.12 = 390.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.28x = 996.12 × 390.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.28x = 388,945.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,945.02/664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.51

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