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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.54, 996.81 and 407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.54, 996.81 and 407.50 is: 611.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.54 : 996.81 = 407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.54/996.81 = 407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.54x = 996.81 × 407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.54x = 406,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,200.08/664.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.25

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