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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.35, 994.64 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.35, 994.64 and 389.52 is: 584.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.35 : 994.64 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.35/994.64 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.35x = 994.64 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.35x = 387,430.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,430.23/663.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.06

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