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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.62, 916.91 and 612.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.62, 916.91 and 612.17 is: 844.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.62 : 916.91 = 612.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.62/916.91 = 612.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.62x = 916.91 × 612.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.62x = 561,304.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,304.79/664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.55

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