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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.66, 997 and 374.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.66, 997 and 374.02 is: 561.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.66 : 997 = 374.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.66/997 = 374.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.66x = 997 × 374.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.66x = 372,897.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,897.94/664.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.04

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