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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.02, 914.16 and 553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.02, 914.16 and 553.30 is: 761.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.02 : 914.16 = 553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.02/914.16 = 553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.02x = 914.16 × 553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.02x = 505,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,804.73/664.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.73

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