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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.53, 996.29 and 434.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.53, 996.29 and 434.85 is: 651.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.53 : 996.29 = 434.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.53/996.29 = 434.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.53x = 996.29 × 434.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.53x = 433,234.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,234.53/664.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.94

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