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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.70, 995.82 and 390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.70, 995.82 and 390 is: 584.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.70 : 995.82 = 390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.70/995.82 = 390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.70x = 995.82 × 390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.70x = 388,369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,369.80/664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.28

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