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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.54, 916.16 and 531.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.54, 916.16 and 531.32 is: 733.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.54 : 916.16 = 531.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.54/916.16 = 531.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.54x = 916.16 × 531.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.54x = 486,766.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,766.89/663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.59

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