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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.60, 958.50 and 663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.60, 958.50 and 663.60 is: 958.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.60 : 958.50 = 663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.60/958.50 = 663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.60x = 958.50 × 663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.60x = 636,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,060.60/663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.50

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