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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.39, 995.42 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.39, 995.42 and 403.68 is: 605.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.39 : 995.42 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.39/995.42 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.39x = 995.42 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.39x = 401,831.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,831.15/663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.72

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