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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.95, 996.52 and 339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.95, 996.52 and 339.64 is: 509.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.95 : 996.52 = 339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.95/996.52 = 339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.95x = 996.52 × 339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.95x = 338,458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,458.05/664.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.00

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