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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.54, 994.10 and 489.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.54, 994.10 and 489.27 is: 733.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.54 : 994.10 = 489.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.54/994.10 = 489.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.54x = 994.10 × 489.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.54x = 486,380.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,380.86/663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.01

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