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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.28, 996.77 and 390.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.28, 996.77 and 390.90 is: 586.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.28 : 996.77 = 390.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.28/996.77 = 390.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.28x = 996.77 × 390.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.28x = 389,637.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,637.39/664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.56

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