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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.30, 996.45 and 547.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.30, 996.45 and 547.66 is: 821.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.30 : 996.45 = 547.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.30/996.45 = 547.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.30x = 996.45 × 547.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.30x = 545,718.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,718.08/664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.49

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