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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.44, 997.13 and 279.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.44, 997.13 and 279.69 is: 419.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.44 : 997.13 = 279.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.44/997.13 = 279.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.44x = 997.13 × 279.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.44x = 278,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,887.29/664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.73

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