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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.26, 993.20 and 546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.26, 993.20 and 546.48 is: 818.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.26 : 993.20 = 546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.26/993.20 = 546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.26x = 993.20 × 546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.26x = 542,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,761.20/663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.33

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