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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.56, 997.56 and 404.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.56, 997.56 and 404.97 is: 607.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.56 : 997.56 = 404.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.56/997.56 = 404.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.56x = 997.56 × 404.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.56x = 403,981.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,981.87/664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.89

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