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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.99, 995.18 and 390.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.99, 995.18 and 390.29 is: 584.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.99 : 995.18 = 390.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.99/995.18 = 390.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.99x = 995.18 × 390.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.99x = 388,401.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,401.87/663.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.95

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