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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.49, 995.03 and 433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.49, 995.03 and 433.60 is: 650.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.49 : 995.03 = 433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.49/995.03 = 433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.49x = 995.03 × 433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.49x = 431,450.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,450.01/663.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.27

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