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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.80, 916.46 and 601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.80, 916.46 and 601.40 is: 830.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.80 : 916.46 = 601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.80/916.46 = 601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.80x = 916.46 × 601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.80x = 551,159.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,159.04/663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.31

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