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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.29, 995.13 and 553.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.29, 995.13 and 553.08 is: 829.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.29 : 995.13 = 553.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.29/995.13 = 553.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.29x = 995.13 × 553.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.29x = 550,386.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,386.50/663.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.78

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