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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.56, 996.76 and 279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.56, 996.76 and 279.44 is: 419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.56 : 996.76 = 279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.56/996.76 = 279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.56x = 996.76 × 279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.56x = 278,534.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,534.61/664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.13

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