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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.44, 993 and 609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.44, 993 and 609.20 is: 911.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.44 : 993 = 609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.44/993 = 609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.44x = 993 × 609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.44x = 604,935.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,935.60/663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.82

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