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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.29, 992.91 and 547.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.29, 992.91 and 547.46 is: 819.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.29 : 992.91 = 547.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.29/992.91 = 547.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.29x = 992.91 × 547.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.29x = 543,578.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,578.51/663.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.52

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