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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.62, 996.07 and 340.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.62, 996.07 and 340.10 is: 509.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.62 : 996.07 = 340.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.62/996.07 = 340.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.62x = 996.07 × 340.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.62x = 338,763.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,763.41/664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.71

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