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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.46, 996.25 and 356.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.46, 996.25 and 356.46 is: 534.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.46 : 996.25 = 356.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.46/996.25 = 356.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.46x = 996.25 × 356.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.46x = 355,123.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,123.28/664.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.45

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