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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.71, 996.45 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.71, 996.45 and 254.10 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.71 : 996.45 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.71/996.45 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.71x = 996.45 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.71x = 253,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,197.95/664.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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