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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.26, 995.09 and 389.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.26, 995.09 and 389.48 is: 584.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.26 : 995.09 = 389.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.26/995.09 = 389.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.26x = 995.09 × 389.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.26x = 387,560.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,560.73/663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.33

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