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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.50, 996.76 and 279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.50, 996.76 and 279.76 is: 419.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.50 : 996.76 = 279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.50/996.76 = 279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.50x = 996.76 × 279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.50x = 278,853.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,853.58/664.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.64

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