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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.28, 994.60 and 389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.28, 994.60 and 389.46 is: 584.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.28 : 994.60 = 389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.28/994.60 = 389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.28x = 994.60 × 389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.28x = 387,356.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,356.92/663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.00

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