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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.41, 990.63 and 563.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.41, 990.63 and 563.61 is: 845.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.41 : 990.63 = 563.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.41/990.63 = 563.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.41x = 990.63 × 563.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.41x = 558,328.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,328.97/660.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.43

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