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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.32, 997.12 and 622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.32, 997.12 and 622.40 is: 934.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.32 : 997.12 = 622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.32/997.12 = 622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.32x = 997.12 × 622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.32x = 620,607.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,607.49/664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.20

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