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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.14, 993.39 and 403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.14, 993.39 and 403 is: 603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.14 : 993.39 = 403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.14/993.39 = 403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.14x = 993.39 × 403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.14x = 400,336.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,336.17/663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.70

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