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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.04, 993.96 and 406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.04, 993.96 and 406 is: 608.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.04 : 993.96 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.04/993.96 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.04x = 993.96 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.04x = 403,547.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,547.76/663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.63

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