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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.74, 997.36 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.74, 997.36 and 322.50 is: 483.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.74 : 997.36 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.74/997.36 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.74x = 997.36 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.74x = 321,648.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,648.60/664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.87

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