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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.29, 914.93 and 523.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.29, 914.93 and 523.16 is: 721.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.29 : 914.93 = 523.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.29/914.93 = 523.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.29x = 914.93 × 523.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.29x = 478,652.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,652.98/663.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.64

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