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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.68, 913.76 and 576.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.68, 913.76 and 576.32 is: 793.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.68 : 913.76 = 576.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.68/913.76 = 576.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.68x = 913.76 × 576.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.68x = 526,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,618.16/663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.48

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