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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.68, 996.60 and 658.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.68, 996.60 and 658.64 is: 989.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.68 : 996.60 = 658.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.68/996.60 = 658.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.68x = 996.60 × 658.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.68x = 656,400.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,400.62/663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.03

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