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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.85, 993.01 and 614.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.85, 993.01 and 614.64 is: 919.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.85 : 993.01 = 614.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.85/993.01 = 614.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.85x = 993.01 × 614.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.85x = 610,340.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,340.59/663.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.40

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