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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.80, 996.48 and 421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.80, 996.48 and 421.44 is: 631.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.80 : 996.48 = 421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.80/996.48 = 421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.80x = 996.48 × 421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.80x = 419,956.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,956.53/664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.70

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