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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.92, 995.76 and 420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.92, 995.76 and 420.72 is: 630.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.92 : 995.76 = 420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.92/995.76 = 420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.92x = 995.76 × 420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.92x = 418,936.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,936.15/664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.05

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