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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.27, 912.26 and 531.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.27, 912.26 and 531.99 is: 731.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.27 : 912.26 = 531.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.27/912.26 = 531.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.27x = 912.26 × 531.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.27x = 485,309.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,309.97/663.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.70

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