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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.64, 913.53 and 558.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.64, 913.53 and 558.15 is: 769.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.64 : 913.53 = 558.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.64/913.53 = 558.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.64x = 913.53 × 558.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.64x = 509,886.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,886.77/662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.48

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