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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.43, 995.63 and 420.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.43, 995.63 and 420.47 is: 630.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.43 : 995.63 = 420.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.43/995.63 = 420.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.43x = 995.63 × 420.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.43x = 418,625.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,625.47/664.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.05

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