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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.76, 997.36 and 617.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.76, 997.36 and 617.83 is: 926.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.76 : 997.36 = 617.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.76/997.36 = 617.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.76x = 997.36 × 617.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.76x = 616,198.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,198.37/664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.95

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