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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.02, 995.18 and 389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.02, 995.18 and 389.64 is: 584.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.02 : 995.18 = 389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.02/995.18 = 389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.02x = 995.18 × 389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.02x = 387,759.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,759.99/663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.84

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