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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.48, 994.80 and 555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.48, 994.80 and 555.04 is: 830.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.48 : 994.80 = 555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.48/994.80 = 555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.48x = 994.80 × 555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.48x = 552,153.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,153.79/664.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.96

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