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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.54, 996.90 and 339.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.54, 996.90 and 339.73 is: 509.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.54 : 996.90 = 339.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.54/996.90 = 339.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.54x = 996.90 × 339.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.54x = 338,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,676.84/664.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.64

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