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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.26, 914.93 and 538.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.26, 914.93 and 538.70 is: 743.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.26 : 914.93 = 538.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.26/914.93 = 538.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.26x = 914.93 × 538.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.26x = 492,867.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,867.54/663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.10

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