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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.66, 994.14 and 583.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.66, 994.14 and 583.47 is: 874.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.66 : 994.14 = 583.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.66/994.14 = 583.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.66x = 994.14 × 583.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.66x = 580,050.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,050.87/663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.02

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