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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.77, 997.88 and 563.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.77, 997.88 and 563.31 is: 845.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.77 : 997.88 = 563.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.77/997.88 = 563.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.77x = 997.88 × 563.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.77x = 562,112.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,112.97/664.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.58

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