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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.16, 915.12 and 545.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.16, 915.12 and 545.73 is: 751.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.16 : 915.12 = 545.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.16/915.12 = 545.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.16x = 915.12 × 545.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.16x = 499,408.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,408.44/664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.94

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