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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.10, 994.65 and 545.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.10, 994.65 and 545.65 is: 818.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.10 : 994.65 = 545.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.10/994.65 = 545.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.10x = 994.65 × 545.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.10x = 542,730.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,730.77/663.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.48

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