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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.96, 997.97 and 659.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.96, 997.97 and 659.85 is: 990.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.96 : 997.97 = 659.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.96/997.97 = 659.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.96x = 997.97 × 659.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.96x = 658,507.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,507.17/664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.30

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