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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.70, 996.73 and 356.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.70, 996.73 and 356.47 is: 534.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.70 : 996.73 = 356.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.70/996.73 = 356.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.70x = 996.73 × 356.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.70x = 355,300.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,300.96/664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.53

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