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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.40, 993.68 and 541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.40, 993.68 and 541.08 is: 810.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.40 : 993.68 = 541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.40/993.68 = 541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.40x = 993.68 × 541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.40x = 537,660.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,660.37/663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.46

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