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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.34, 998.01 and 549.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.34, 998.01 and 549.23 is: 825.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.34 : 998.01 = 549.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.34/998.01 = 549.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.34x = 998.01 × 549.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.34x = 548,132.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,132.04/664.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.08

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