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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.88, 996.22 and 404.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.88, 996.22 and 404.09 is: 605.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.88 : 996.22 = 404.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.88/996.22 = 404.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.88x = 996.22 × 404.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.88x = 402,558.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,558.28/664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.46

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