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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.39, 995.68 and 339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.39, 995.68 and 339.08 is: 508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.39 : 995.68 = 339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.39/995.68 = 339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.39x = 995.68 × 339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.39x = 337,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,608.50/664.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.15

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