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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.52, 994.44 and 553.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.52, 994.44 and 553.53 is: 830.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.52 : 994.44 = 553.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.52/994.44 = 553.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.52x = 994.44 × 553.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.52x = 550,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,452.37/662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.85

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