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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.38, 996.12 and 621.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.38, 996.12 and 621.42 is: 931.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.38 : 996.12 = 621.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.38/996.12 = 621.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.38x = 996.12 × 621.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.38x = 619,008.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,008.89/664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.71

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