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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.81, 914.19 and 649.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.81, 914.19 and 649.46 is: 894.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.81 : 914.19 = 649.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.81/914.19 = 649.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.81x = 914.19 × 649.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.81x = 593,729.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,729.84/663.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.43

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