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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.24, 994.92 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.24, 994.92 and 391.20 is: 586.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.24 : 994.92 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.24/994.92 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.24x = 994.92 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.24x = 389,212.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,212.70/663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.84

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