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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.61, 996.40 and 404.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.61, 996.40 and 404.54 is: 606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.61 : 996.40 = 404.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.61/996.40 = 404.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.61x = 996.40 × 404.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.61x = 403,088.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,088.52/664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.51

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