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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.48, 994.14 and 389.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.48, 994.14 and 389.82 is: 584.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.48 : 994.14 = 389.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.48/994.14 = 389.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.48x = 994.14 × 389.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.48x = 387,535.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,535.65/663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.10

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