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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.98, 915.10 and 540.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.98, 915.10 and 540.05 is: 744.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.98 : 915.10 = 540.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.98/915.10 = 540.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.98x = 915.10 × 540.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.98x = 494,193.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,193.83/663.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.30

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