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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.17, 916.79 and 656.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.17, 916.79 and 656.93 is: 908.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.17 : 916.79 = 656.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.17/916.79 = 656.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.17x = 916.79 × 656.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.17x = 602,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,265.86/663.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.17

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