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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.85, 993.93 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.85, 993.93 and 432.16 is: 647.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.85 : 993.93 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.85/993.93 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.85x = 993.93 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.85x = 429,536.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,536.79/663.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.04

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