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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.94, 997.61 and 390.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.94, 997.61 and 390.45 is: 585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.94 : 997.61 = 390.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.94/997.61 = 390.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.94x = 997.61 × 390.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.94x = 389,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,514.87/664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.79

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