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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.51, 916.08 and 524.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.51, 916.08 and 524.02 is: 722.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.51 : 916.08 = 524.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.51/916.08 = 524.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.51x = 916.08 × 524.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.51x = 480,044.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,044.24/664.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.40

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