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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.49, 915.09 and 564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.49, 915.09 and 564.24 is: 778.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.49 : 915.09 = 564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.49/915.09 = 564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.49x = 915.09 × 564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.49x = 516,330.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,330.38/663.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.20

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