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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.38, 995.67 and 644.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.38, 995.67 and 644.67 is: 966.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.38 : 995.67 = 644.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.38/995.67 = 644.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.38x = 995.67 × 644.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.38x = 641,878.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,878.58/664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.13

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