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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.46, 996.70 and 644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.46, 996.70 and 644.40 is: 966.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.46 : 996.70 = 644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.46/996.70 = 644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.46x = 996.70 × 644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.46x = 642,273.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,273.48/664.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.61

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