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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.96, 996.02 and 404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.96, 996.02 and 404.16 is: 606.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.96 : 996.02 = 404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.96/996.02 = 404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.96x = 996.02 × 404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.96x = 402,551.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,551.44/663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.29

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