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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.64, 994.36 and 638.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.64, 994.36 and 638.36 is: 956.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.64 : 994.36 = 638.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.64/994.36 = 638.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.64x = 994.36 × 638.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.64x = 634,759.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,759.65/663.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.48

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