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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.62, 997.20 and 646.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.62, 997.20 and 646.98 is: 970.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.62 : 997.20 = 646.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.62/997.20 = 646.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.62x = 997.20 × 646.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.62x = 645,168.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,168.46/664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.73

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