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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.65, 996.12 and 356.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.65, 996.12 and 356.63 is: 534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.65 : 996.12 = 356.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.65/996.12 = 356.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.65x = 996.12 × 356.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.65x = 355,241.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,241.30/664.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.48

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