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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.78, 996.84 and 401.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.78, 996.84 and 401.53 is: 602.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.78 : 996.84 = 401.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.78/996.84 = 401.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.78x = 996.84 × 401.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.78x = 400,261.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,261.17/664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.10

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