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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.28, 996.54 and 664.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.28, 996.54 and 664.28 is: 996.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.28 : 996.54 = 664.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.28/996.54 = 664.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.28x = 996.54 × 664.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.28x = 661,981.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,981.59/664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.54

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