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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.32, 995.70 and 404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.32, 995.70 and 404.16 is: 605.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.32 : 995.70 = 404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.32/995.70 = 404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.32x = 995.70 × 404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.32x = 402,422.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,422.11/664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.77

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