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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.48, 913.44 and 537.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.48, 913.44 and 537.75 is: 741.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.48 : 913.44 = 537.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.48/913.44 = 537.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.48x = 913.44 × 537.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.48x = 491,202.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,202.36/662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.46

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