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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.84, 916.32 and 522.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.84, 916.32 and 522.06 is: 720.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.84 : 916.32 = 522.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.84/916.32 = 522.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.84x = 916.32 × 522.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.84x = 478,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,374.02/663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.62

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