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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.31, 913.50 and 648.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.31, 913.50 and 648.96 is: 893.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.31 : 913.50 = 648.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.31/913.50 = 648.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.31x = 913.50 × 648.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.31x = 592,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,824.96/663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.74

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