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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.48, 992.34 and 602.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.48, 992.34 and 602.16 is: 900.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.48 : 992.34 = 602.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.48/992.34 = 602.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.48x = 992.34 × 602.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.48x = 597,547.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,547.45/663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.63

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