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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.32, 914.33 and 523.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.32, 914.33 and 523.22 is: 721.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.32 : 914.33 = 523.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.32/914.33 = 523.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.32x = 914.33 × 523.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.32x = 478,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,392.48/663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.21

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