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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.48, 994.74 and 374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.48, 994.74 and 374.52 is: 561.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.48 : 994.74 = 374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.48/994.74 = 374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.48x = 994.74 × 374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.48x = 372,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,550.02/663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.51

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