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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.12, 994.84 and 389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.12, 994.84 and 389.44 is: 584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.12 : 994.84 = 389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.12/994.84 = 389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.12x = 994.84 × 389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.12x = 387,430.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,430.49/663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.25

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