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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.46, 996.54 and 560.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.46, 996.54 and 560.93 is: 842.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.46 : 996.54 = 560.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.46/996.54 = 560.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.46x = 996.54 × 560.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.46x = 558,982.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,982.10/663.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.53

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