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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.64, 995.64 and 404.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.64, 995.64 and 404.50 is: 605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.64 : 995.64 = 404.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.64/995.64 = 404.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.64x = 995.64 × 404.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.64x = 402,736.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,736.38/664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.95

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