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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.78, 994.05 and 432.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.78, 994.05 and 432.84 is: 648.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.78 : 994.05 = 432.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.78/994.05 = 432.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.78x = 994.05 × 432.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.78x = 430,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,264.60/663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.20

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