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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.68, 914.67 and 529.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.68, 914.67 and 529.90 is: 730.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.68 : 914.67 = 529.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.68/914.67 = 529.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.68x = 914.67 × 529.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.68x = 484,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,681.35/663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.29

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