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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.58, 996.71 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.58, 996.71 and 322.50 is: 483.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.58 : 996.71 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.58/996.71 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.58x = 996.71 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.58x = 321,438.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,438.98/664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.67

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