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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.22, 994.92 and 389.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.22, 994.92 and 389.62 is: 584.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.22 : 994.92 = 389.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.22/994.92 = 389.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.22x = 994.92 × 389.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.22x = 387,640.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,640.73/663.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.48

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