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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.15, 994.53 and 459.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.15, 994.53 and 459.03 is: 688.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.15 : 994.53 = 459.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.15/994.53 = 459.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.15x = 994.53 × 459.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.15x = 456,519.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,519.11/663.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.41

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