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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.38, 996.57 and 279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.38, 996.57 and 279.63 is: 419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.38 : 996.57 = 279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.38/996.57 = 279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.38x = 996.57 × 279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.38x = 278,670.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,670.87/664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.45

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