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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.54, 916.65 and 524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.54, 916.65 and 524.58 is: 724.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.54 : 916.65 = 524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.54/916.65 = 524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.54x = 916.65 × 524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.54x = 480,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,856.26/663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.68

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