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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.70, 997.05 and 544.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.70, 997.05 and 544.70 is: 817.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.70 : 997.05 = 544.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.70/997.05 = 544.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.70x = 997.05 × 544.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.70x = 543,093.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,093.14/664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.05

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