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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.41, 996.63 and 339.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.41, 996.63 and 339.58 is: 509.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.41 : 996.63 = 339.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.41/996.63 = 339.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.41x = 996.63 × 339.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.41x = 338,428.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,428.93/664.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.37

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