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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.79, 997.55 and 340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.79, 997.55 and 340.16 is: 510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.79 : 997.55 = 340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.79/997.55 = 340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.79x = 997.55 × 340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.79x = 339,326.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,326.61/664.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.43

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