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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.58, 916.44 and 540.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.58, 916.44 and 540.24 is: 744.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.58 : 916.44 = 540.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.58/916.44 = 540.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.58x = 916.44 × 540.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.58x = 495,097.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,097.55/664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.98

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