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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.84, 995.04 and 420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.84, 995.04 and 420.48 is: 630.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.84 : 995.04 = 420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.84/995.04 = 420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.84x = 995.04 × 420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.84x = 418,394.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,394.42/663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.26

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