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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.87, 995.93 and 390.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.87, 995.93 and 390.13 is: 584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.87 : 995.93 = 390.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.87/995.93 = 390.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.87x = 995.93 × 390.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.87x = 388,540.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,540.22/664.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.39

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