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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.26, 994.88 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.26, 994.88 and 389.07 is: 583.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.26 : 994.88 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.26/994.88 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.26x = 994.88 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.26x = 387,078.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,078.93/663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.61

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