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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.63, 913.59 and 544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.63, 913.59 and 544.46 is: 750.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.63 : 913.59 = 544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.63/913.59 = 544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.63x = 913.59 × 544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.63x = 497,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,408.64/662.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.66

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