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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.70, 996.30 and 434.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.70, 996.30 and 434.03 is: 650.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.70 : 996.30 = 434.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.70/996.30 = 434.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.70x = 996.30 × 434.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.70x = 432,419.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,419.11/664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.55

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