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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.70, 995.97 and 391.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.70, 995.97 and 391.02 is: 585.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.70 : 995.97 = 391.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.70/995.97 = 391.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.70x = 995.97 × 391.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.70x = 389,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,444.19/664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.90

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