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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.65, 918.50 and 533.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.65, 918.50 and 533.43 is: 737.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.65 : 918.50 = 533.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.65/918.50 = 533.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.65x = 918.50 × 533.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.65x = 489,952.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,952.79/664.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.16

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