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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.48, 994.82 and 389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.48, 994.82 and 389.44 is: 583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.48 : 994.82 = 389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.48/994.82 = 389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.48x = 994.82 × 389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.48x = 387,422.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,422.70/663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.93

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