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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.42, 994.86 and 619.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.42, 994.86 and 619.99 is: 928.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.42 : 994.86 = 619.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.42/994.86 = 619.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.42x = 994.86 × 619.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.42x = 616,803.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,803.22/664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.34

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