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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.70, 997.05 and 659.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.70, 997.05 and 659.90 is: 989.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.70 : 997.05 = 659.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.70/997.05 = 659.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.70x = 997.05 × 659.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.70x = 657,953.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,953.30/664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.85

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