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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.47, 996.12 and 356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.47, 996.12 and 356.49 is: 534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.47 : 996.12 = 356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.47/996.12 = 356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.47x = 996.12 × 356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.47x = 355,106.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,106.82/664.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.42

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