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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.67, 994.20 and 389.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.67, 994.20 and 389.01 is: 583.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.67 : 994.20 = 389.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.67/994.20 = 389.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.67x = 994.20 × 389.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.67x = 386,753.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,753.74/662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.63

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