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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.47, 994.84 and 455.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.47, 994.84 and 455.48 is: 682.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.47 : 994.84 = 455.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.47/994.84 = 455.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.47x = 994.84 × 455.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.47x = 453,127.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,127.34/663.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.97

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