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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.91, 994.48 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.91, 994.48 and 389.16 is: 582.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.91 : 994.48 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.91/994.48 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.91x = 994.48 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.91x = 387,010.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,010.86/663.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.93

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