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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.66, 913.91 and 653.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.66, 913.91 and 653.54 is: 901.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.66 : 913.91 = 653.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.66/913.91 = 653.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.66x = 913.91 × 653.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.66x = 597,275.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,275.76/662.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.34

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