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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.91, 996.25 and 405.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.91, 996.25 and 405.20 is: 607.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.91 : 996.25 = 405.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.91/996.25 = 405.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.91x = 996.25 × 405.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.91x = 403,682.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,682.74/664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.13

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