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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.40, 996.60 and 623.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.40, 996.60 and 623.90 is: 935.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.40 : 996.60 = 623.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.40/996.60 = 623.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.40x = 996.60 × 623.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.40x = 621,778.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,778.74/664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.85

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