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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.16, 914.32 and 544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.16, 914.32 and 544.72 is: 751.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.16 : 914.32 = 544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.16/914.32 = 544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.16x = 914.32 × 544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.16x = 498,048.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,048.39/663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.02

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