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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.46, 994.75 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.46, 994.75 and 355.46 is: 532.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.46 : 994.75 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.46/994.75 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.46x = 994.75 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.46x = 353,587.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,587.97/663.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.95

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