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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.76, 996.30 and 582.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.76, 996.30 and 582.29 is: 872.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.76 : 996.30 = 582.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.76/996.30 = 582.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.76x = 996.30 × 582.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.76x = 580,134.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,134.28/664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.70

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