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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.73, 913.52 and 584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.73, 913.52 and 584.52 is: 804.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.73 : 913.52 = 584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.73/913.52 = 584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.73x = 913.52 × 584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.73x = 533,975.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,975.60/663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.51

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