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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.43, 996.59 and 376.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.43, 996.59 and 376.47 is: 564.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.43 : 996.59 = 376.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.43/996.59 = 376.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.43x = 996.59 × 376.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.43x = 375,184.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,184.35/664.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.68

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