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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.90, 995.94 and 389.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.90, 995.94 and 389.82 is: 584.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.90 : 995.94 = 389.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.90/995.94 = 389.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.90x = 995.94 × 389.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.90x = 388,237.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,237.33/663.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.78

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