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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.95, 996.98 and 340.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.95, 996.98 and 340.05 is: 509.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.95 : 996.98 = 340.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.95/996.98 = 340.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.95x = 996.98 × 340.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.95x = 339,021.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,021.35/664.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.84

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