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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.66, 993.24 and 568.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.66, 993.24 and 568.62 is: 851.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.66 : 993.24 = 568.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.66/993.24 = 568.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.66x = 993.24 × 568.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.66x = 564,776.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,776.13/663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.00

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