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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.40, 914.34 and 645.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.40, 914.34 and 645.16 is: 889.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.40 : 914.34 = 645.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.40/914.34 = 645.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.40x = 914.34 × 645.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.40x = 589,895.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,895.59/663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.20

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