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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.74, 916.49 and 593.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.74, 916.49 and 593.67 is: 819.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.74 : 916.49 = 593.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.74/916.49 = 593.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.74x = 916.49 × 593.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.74x = 544,094.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,094.10/663.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.75

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