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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.80, 942.02 and 663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.80, 942.02 and 663.80 is: 942.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.80 : 942.02 = 663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.80/942.02 = 663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.80x = 942.02 × 663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.80x = 625,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,312.88/663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.02

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