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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.66, 915.51 and 616.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.66, 915.51 and 616.77 is: 850.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.66 : 915.51 = 616.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.66/915.51 = 616.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.66x = 915.51 × 616.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.66x = 564,659.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,659.10/663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.83

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