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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.51, 994.45 and 554.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.51, 994.45 and 554.97 is: 831.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.51 : 994.45 = 554.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.51/994.45 = 554.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.51x = 994.45 × 554.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.51x = 551,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,889.92/663.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.77

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