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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.54, 994.68 and 230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.54, 994.68 and 230.46 is: 345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.54 : 994.68 = 230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.54/994.68 = 230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.54x = 994.68 × 230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.54x = 229,233.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,233.95/663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.47

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