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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.40, 996.60 and 279.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.40, 996.60 and 279.65 is: 419.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.40 : 996.60 = 279.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.40/996.60 = 279.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.40x = 996.60 × 279.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.40x = 278,699.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,699.19/664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.48

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