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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.29, 996.48 and 555.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.29, 996.48 and 555.84 is: 833.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.29 : 996.48 = 555.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.29/996.48 = 555.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.29x = 996.48 × 555.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.29x = 553,883.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,883.44/664.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.80

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