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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.45, 995.23 and 654.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.45, 995.23 and 654.45 is: 981.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.45 : 995.23 = 654.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.45/995.23 = 654.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.45x = 995.23 × 654.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.45x = 651,331.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,331.92/663.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.74

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