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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.32, 994.82 and 433.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.32, 994.82 and 433.82 is: 650.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.32 : 994.82 = 433.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.32/994.82 = 433.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.32x = 994.82 × 433.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.32x = 431,573.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,573.13/663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.62

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