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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.96, 994.62 and 403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.96, 994.62 and 403.64 is: 604.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.96 : 994.62 = 403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.96/994.62 = 403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.96x = 994.62 × 403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.96x = 401,468.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,468.42/663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.66

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