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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.60, 995.84 and 614.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.60, 995.84 and 614.08 is: 921.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.60 : 995.84 = 614.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.60/995.84 = 614.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.60x = 995.84 × 614.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.60x = 611,525.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,525.43/663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.53

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