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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.96, 995.74 and 614.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.96, 995.74 and 614.55 is: 921.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.96 : 995.74 = 614.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.96/995.74 = 614.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.96x = 995.74 × 614.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.96x = 611,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,937.67/663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.64

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