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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.52, 996 and 489.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.52, 996 and 489.64 is: 734.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.52 : 996 = 489.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.52/996 = 489.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.52x = 996 × 489.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.52x = 487,681.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,681.44/663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.99

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