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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.30, 996.47 and 548.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.30, 996.47 and 548.54 is: 822.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.30 : 996.47 = 548.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.30/996.47 = 548.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.30x = 996.47 × 548.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.30x = 546,601.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,601.72/664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.82

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