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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.47, 995.36 and 339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.47, 995.36 and 339.26 is: 508.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.47 : 995.36 = 339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.47/995.36 = 339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.47x = 995.36 × 339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.47x = 337,679.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,679.16/664.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.19

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