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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.44, 997.40 and 391.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.44, 997.40 and 391.04 is: 587.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.44 : 997.40 = 391.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.44/997.40 = 391.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.44x = 997.40 × 391.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.44x = 390,023.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,023.30/664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.00

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