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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.21, 994.86 and 518.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.21, 994.86 and 518.67 is: 778.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.21 : 994.86 = 518.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.21/994.86 = 518.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.21x = 994.86 × 518.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.21x = 516,004.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,004.04/663.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.04

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