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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.80, 942.72 and 664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.80, 942.72 and 664.80 is: 942.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.80 : 942.72 = 664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.80/942.72 = 664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.80x = 942.72 × 664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.80x = 626,720.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,720.26/664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.72

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