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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.52, 996.26 and 404.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.52, 996.26 and 404.58 is: 606.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.52 : 996.26 = 404.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.52/996.26 = 404.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.52x = 996.26 × 404.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.52x = 403,066.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,066.87/664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.55

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