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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.40, 996.39 and 614.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.40, 996.39 and 614.99 is: 922.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.40 : 996.39 = 614.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.40/996.39 = 614.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.40x = 996.39 × 614.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.40x = 612,769.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,769.89/664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.29

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