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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.40, 996.14 and 432.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.40, 996.14 and 432.84 is: 649.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.40 : 996.14 = 432.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.40/996.14 = 432.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.40x = 996.14 × 432.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.40x = 431,170.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,170.32/663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.94

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