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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.61, 995.79 and 390.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.61, 995.79 and 390.93 is: 585.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.61 : 995.79 = 390.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.61/995.79 = 390.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.61x = 995.79 × 390.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.61x = 389,281.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,281.92/664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.73

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