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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.80, 997.35 and 421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.80, 997.35 and 421.50 is: 632.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.80 : 997.35 = 421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.80/997.35 = 421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.80x = 997.35 × 421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.80x = 420,383.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,383.03/664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.35

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