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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.65, 996.66 and 420.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.65, 996.66 and 420.84 is: 631.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.65 : 996.66 = 420.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.65/996.66 = 420.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.65x = 996.66 × 420.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.65x = 419,434.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,434.39/664.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.06

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