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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.18, 915.97 and 530.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.18, 915.97 and 530.86 is: 733.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.18 : 915.97 = 530.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.18/915.97 = 530.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.18x = 915.97 × 530.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.18x = 486,251.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,251.83/663.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.21

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