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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.84, 996.06 and 420.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.84, 996.06 and 420.30 is: 630.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.84 : 996.06 = 420.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.84/996.06 = 420.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.84x = 996.06 × 420.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.84x = 418,644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,644.02/663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.64

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