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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663, 994.56 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663, 994.56 and 321 is: 481.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663 : 994.56 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663/994.56 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663x = 994.56 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663x = 319,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,253.76/663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.53

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