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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.94, 997.23 and 397.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.94, 997.23 and 397.63 is: 596.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.94 : 997.23 = 397.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.94/997.23 = 397.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.94x = 997.23 × 397.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.94x = 396,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,523.46/664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.33

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