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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.40, 903.76 and 663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.40, 903.76 and 663.40 is: 903.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.40 : 903.76 = 663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.40/903.76 = 663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.40x = 903.76 × 663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.40x = 599,554.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,554.38/663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.76

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