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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.64, 996.36 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.64, 996.36 and 279.92 is: 419.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.64 : 996.36 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.64/996.36 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.64x = 996.36 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.64x = 278,901.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,901.09/664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.63

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