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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.12, 988.84 and 616.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.12, 988.84 and 616.94 is: 919.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.12 : 988.84 = 616.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.12/988.84 = 616.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.12x = 988.84 × 616.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.12x = 610,054.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,054.95/663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.98

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