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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.56, 997.08 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.56, 997.08 and 322.56 is: 483.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.56 : 997.08 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.56/997.08 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.56x = 997.08 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.56x = 321,618.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,618.12/664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.96

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