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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.20, 913.68 and 544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.20, 913.68 and 544.68 is: 749.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.20 : 913.68 = 544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.20/913.68 = 544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.20x = 913.68 × 544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.20x = 497,663.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,663.22/664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.27

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