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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.87, 994.44 and 615.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.87, 994.44 and 615.27 is: 921.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.87 : 994.44 = 615.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.87/994.44 = 615.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.87x = 994.44 × 615.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.87x = 611,849.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,849.10/663.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.64

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