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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.27, 995.18 and 389.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.27, 995.18 and 389.49 is: 584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.27 : 995.18 = 389.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.27/995.18 = 389.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.27x = 995.18 × 389.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.27x = 387,610.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,610.71/663.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.39

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