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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.36, 994.02 and 390.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.36, 994.02 and 390.58 is: 584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.36 : 994.02 = 390.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.36/994.02 = 390.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.36x = 994.02 × 390.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.36x = 388,244.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,244.33/664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.39

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