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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.09, 992.92 and 431.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.09, 992.92 and 431.29 is: 645.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.09 : 992.92 = 431.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.09/992.92 = 431.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.09x = 992.92 × 431.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.09x = 428,233.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,233.86/663.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.82

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