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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.78, 993.35 and 533.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.78, 993.35 and 533.46 is: 798.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.78 : 993.35 = 533.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.78/993.35 = 533.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.78x = 993.35 × 533.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.78x = 529,909.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,909.82/663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.32

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