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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.93, 914.58 and 662.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.93, 914.58 and 662.04 is: 911.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.93 : 914.58 = 662.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.93/914.58 = 662.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.93x = 914.58 × 662.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.93x = 605,488.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,488.54/663.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.98

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