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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.89, 914.81 and 661.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.89, 914.81 and 661.32 is: 911.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.89 : 914.81 = 661.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.89/914.81 = 661.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.89x = 914.81 × 661.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.89x = 604,978.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,978.84/663.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.27

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