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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.91, 994.71 and 389.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.91, 994.71 and 389.53 is: 584.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.91 : 994.71 = 389.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.91/994.71 = 389.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.91x = 994.71 × 389.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.91x = 387,469.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,469.39/662.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.50

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