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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.48, 915.66 and 565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.48, 915.66 and 565.56 is: 780.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.48 : 915.66 = 565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.48/915.66 = 565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.48x = 915.66 × 565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.48x = 517,860.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,860.67/663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.52

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