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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.61, 996.30 and 562.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.61, 996.30 and 562.55 is: 843.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.61 : 996.30 = 562.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.61/996.30 = 562.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.61x = 996.30 × 562.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.61x = 560,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,463.58/664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.30

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