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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.73, 916.14 and 531.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.73, 916.14 and 531.16 is: 733.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.73 : 916.14 = 531.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.73/916.14 = 531.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.73x = 916.14 × 531.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.73x = 486,616.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,616.62/663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.16

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